Crantock Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.40° N 5.12° W

Crantock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crantock sea temperature is
18.4° C
2.4° 

Crantock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Crantock surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with 62 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crantock this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Crantock.

To be straight with you, the next week and a half is looking pretty lackluster. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swells and messy winds. Most of the time, the wave energy is weak (under 100), and even when it picks up a bit, the conditions are just ordinary. The water temp is sitting around 65°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least it’ll be comfortable sitting out there waiting for something to happen.

Tuesday the 14th through to about Thursday the 24th of July, you’re mostly looking at knee-to-waist high dribble with cross-shore or cross-onshore winds. Not worth rushing out for. The only real glimmer in the first week is a brief window on Sunday the 19th morning, with a light offshore breeze from the SE, but the swell is still only 3ft from the NNW and short period (5 seconds). It’ll be clean, but small and weak (energy 55).

Now, the standout window comes much later. Friday the 24th of July is the first real spark. The morning is glassy – dead calm with offshore winds from the WSW. The swell jumps to 3ft from the WNW with a decent 12-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (271). That’s a fun, clean little wave for a river-mouth setup. This is the best you’ll see for a while.

The real highlight, though, is Monday the 27th of July morning. Swell builds to 8ft from the west, with a 9-second period. The energy is strong (828), and the wind is light and cross-off from the NE. Conditions are clean. That’s a solid, punchy wave. It’s going to be a bit big for beginners, but for anyone with some experience, this is the session to circle.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th see the swell drop back and onshore winds return, so it’s back to ordinary.

Overall, we’ve got a long dry spell, then a couple of promising mornings later in the month. That Monday the 27th is the one to aim for.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
6
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
W
10
0.6
N
6
0.3
W
9
0.7
N
5
0.6
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5
0.6
N
5
0.8
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
5
0.6
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0.3
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8
0.8
NNW
4
0.7
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5
0.9
NNW
5
1
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5
0.8
NNW
5
0.5
N
5
0.5
N
5
0.4
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
31
31
21
14
25
19
15
35
45
24
15
14
27
23
49
53
37
13
13
39
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
10
ESE
10
NE
20
ENE
10
E
10
ESE
15
NE
10
NNW
0
WNW
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
N
20
N
25
NNW
20
N
10
SE
10
NE
15
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
15
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross
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cross-off
off
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:02PM6.60m
6:29AM6.48m
6:51PM6.84m
7:17AM6.57m
7:38PM6.92m
8:03AM6.52m
8:23PM6.83m
8:47AM6.34m
9:08PM6.57m
9:31AM6.06m
9:52PM6.19m
10:15AM5.70m
10:37PM5.73m
Low Tide
12:01PM0.49m
00:31AM0.24m
12:51PM0.27m
1:20AM0.07m
1:37PM0.18m
2:07AM0.06m
2:22PM0.24m
2:51AM0.21m
3:05PM0.43m
3:34AM0.50m
3:48PM0.75m
4:17AM0.88m
4:32PM1.13m
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5:24
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5:31
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9:27
9:25
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Crantock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Crantock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crantock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crantock surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Crantock) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Crantock may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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