Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WNW swell with 482 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you what I’m seeing. It’s been quiet, real quiet, for Crantock. This is a river break, sheltered, and when it's on, it can be fun for a beginner. But looking at this forecast, we’ve got a long gap to sit through. There’s really nothing worth paddling out for until Sunday, the 2nd of August.
From now until the morning of Saturday the 1st, it's a write-off. We’re talking 11 days of poor surf conditions. The swell is small and weak, with energy readings barely cracking triple digits (73 to 155). The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, keeping things choppy or lumpy. There will be a beautiful glassy morning on the 23rd and again on the 5th of August, but the swell is too weak (3ft) to make it worthwhile. It’s frustrating. For an area like this, a blank run isn’t totally unusual, but it never feels good.
The Best on Offer: Sunday 2nd August
Alright, hang in there. On Sunday the 2nd of August, we finally get a pulse. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ll see. The wind swings offshore from the SSE. Morning sees a 6ft swell (WSW) with a period of 7 seconds and moderate wave energy (312). The afternoon improves: 6ft swell (W) with an 8-second period, and energy jumps to 443. The wind stays offshore and clean. This is a significant bump in size. For a beginner-friendly river break, a 6ft swell is going to be on the limit, possibly a bit much for the newer crew. The swell period is short (7-8s), so it won’t have the power of a groundswell. It might be a bit sectiony and fat on the bank. But for a paddler who knows what they’re doing, this is the standout window. Expect moderate crowds, as the break is often busy.
The water temperature here is currently 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year (a anomaly of 3°). That’s a nice bonus for the long wait.
To sum it up: suffer through the flat spell, and you’ll be rewarded on Sunday the 2nd. After that, the swell sticks around, but the wind goes bad again. The 5th of August has another glassy morning, but the swell is back down to 3ft, offering just small, weak waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | W 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 50 | 50 | 54 | 42 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 145 | 327 | 482 | 419 | 335 | 86 | 132 | 78 | 26 | 74 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:54AM4.98m | 00:23AM4.88m | 12:56PM4.72m | 1:30AM4.63m | 2:08PM4.63m | 2:43AM4.60m | 3:17PM4.73m | 3:48AM4.75m | 4:15PM4.98m | 4:40AM5.02m | 5:02PM5.30m | 5:24AM5.32m | 5:43PM5.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:13PM1.88m | 6:45AM2.00m | 7:18PM2.13m | 7:54AM2.18m | 8:34PM2.18m | 9:07AM2.15m | 9:44PM2.04m | 10:10AM1.95m | 10:41PM1.78m | 11:00AM1.65m | 11:26PM1.46m | 11:42AM1.34m | 00:05AM1.16m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 9 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 11 | — | — | W 16 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 14 | 54 | 13 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 335 | 86 | 132 | 78 | 23 | 74 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 8 | N 5 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 3 | — | 26 | 3 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 10 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 6 | — | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 |
| kJ | 52 | 50 | 50 | — | 42 | — | 9 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 145 | 327 | 482 | 419 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 398 | 530 | 337 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 495 | 761 | 401 | 391 | 391 | 230 | 560 | 144 | 40 | 40 | 56 | 1 | 12 | 269 | 33 |
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