Crantock Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.40° N 5.12° W

Crantock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crantock sea temperature is
18.0°C
1.4° 

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


Crantock surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with 1,423 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crantock this week:

The surf forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 5th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 5th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at the forecast for Crantock. It’s a bit of a mixed bag coming up, but let’s be honest, the first week is looking pretty grim. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small win if you’re in a wetsuit.

We’re starting off on Wednesday the 2nd of September with a bit of light rain and a cross-off wind, but don’t get excited. The swell is small and weak at 4ft from the WSW, with a short, weak period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is only 150, so it’s weak. The reports say poor surf conditions, and I’m with them. That continues through Thursday and Friday; the wind is messy, and the swell is just not doing anything for us.

Then we get a bit of a tease on Saturday the 5th. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell drops to 4ft from the west with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate at 289. It’s surfable, but the reports say it’s very ordinary. It’s clean, but there’s just not enough power in it to get excited about.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off. Swell drops to 2ft with an energy of only 64. That’s a no-go.

Monday the 7th, we see a jump in size. The morning shows 6ft from the west, with a period of 12 seconds and a strong energy of 1005. Sounds good, right? Wrong. The wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s going to be a messy, lumpy ocean. The same story continues through Tuesday and Wednesday of that week.

Now, here’s the thing. The best of the whole 16-day window looks like it’s going to be on Monday the 14th of September. The morning shows a 6ft west swell with a 10-second period, and a moderate combined energy of 706. But the standout part is the wind: it’s a clean offshore from the SSE, so the faces should be clean. The reports say expect good surf conditions. That’s the one day to circle on your calendar. Tuesday the 15th also has a big swell, 6ft from the west-northwest, with a very long period of 13 seconds and a strong energy of 1075, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s likely to be choppy.

The later part of the run, around the 11th and 12th of September, sees some big numbers. The 11th has an 8ft west swell with an energy of 1031, and by the afternoon it’s 10ft. That’s expert territory, but the wind is cross-on or onshore, so the quality is poor. The 12th has a 8ft swell from the west-northwest with a period of 11 seconds and a massive 1267 energy, plus a clean cross-off wind. That’s a powerful, clean swell, but it’s big, so only for the experienced crew.

Overall, the first week is a bust. You’re looking at a solid 5 or 6 days of nothing worthwhile. The only real standout, the one I’d be waiting for, is the morning of Monday the 14th of September. That’s your best bet for a clean, decent-sized wave. It’s a river mouth, so it can handle a bit of size, and with that offshore wind, it should be peeling nicely.

That’s the long and short of it. Keep your eyes on the charts, and don’t blow the whole day on the 14th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:24PM6.14m
9:46AM5.87m
10:12PM5.68m
10:38AM5.44m
11:12PM5.19m
11:48AM5.04m
00:35AM4.84m
1:21PM4.91m
2:12AM4.87m
2:52PM5.18m
3:32AM5.24m
4:00PM5.69m
Low Tide
3:15PM0.71m
3:38AM0.92m
4:00PM1.10m
4:27AM1.36m
4:58PM1.53m
5:33AM1.79m
6:21PM1.87m
7:09AM2.02m
8:06PM1.87m
8:47AM1.83m
9:32PM1.48m
9:59AM1.38m
10:33PM0.96m
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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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