
Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with W 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming for the next couple of weeks around Crantock. I’ll be straight with ya – this stretch is pretty flat. There’s nothing good on offer for the first several days, right through the start of the period. The first session that’s even worth paddling out for isn’t until Friday the 10th, and even then it’s slim pickings.
The overall pattern is one of small, weak swells and a lot of cross-onshore wind messing things up. From now through to Thursday the 9th, don’t bother – it’s all tiny ripples with poor surf conditions. The water temp here is about average for July, nothing strange going on.
Now, Friday the 10th finally offers a glimpse. The morning at Crantock (river) sees the swell bump up to 3ft from the west, with a 9-second period and a combined energy of 147 (moderate). The wind swings east at 6 mph, giving us clean, cross-offshore conditions. It’s surfable but very ordinary – a score you’d call “meh” at best. The afternoon goes back to poor. That Friday morning is probably your best shot in the entire forecast window, but it’s nothing to get excited about.
Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are hopeless – choppy or tiny. Monday the 13th through Wednesday the 15th stay poor, with swells dropping below 2ft and wind onshore or cross-shore. The energy readings are weak, down in the 20s and 30s.
Thursday the 16th through Saturday the 18th are still poor, though by Saturday the 18th the swell size lifts to 5ft from the west-northwest (combined energy 194 – moderate). But the wind is strong cross-onshore at 19 mph, so it’ll be lumpy and messy. That’s more of a kite day than a paddle day.
Sunday the 19th sees the biggest swell of the whole run: 7ft from the northwest (combined energy 515 – strong). But again, the wind is cross-onshore at 16 mph, and the period is a short 7 seconds, so expect choppy, crumbly waves. Period that short, you’re not getting much shape or power. It’s going to be a messy, probably expert-only affair if the banks hold. Honestly, that looks more interesting for the kite crew than anyone else.
The last couple of days, Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, drop back to 4ft to 5ft with onshore or cross-onshore wind and short periods. More of the same poor story.
So here’s the bottom line: if you absolutely have to get wet, target Friday morning the 10th – that’s the only time in the whole 16 days with clean wind and a tiny bit of swell. But don’t expect much. For the rest, the forecast confidence is high for poor conditions. It’s a lean stretch. It tends not to stay this flat for long around here, so keep an eye on the charts – things can turn.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 5 | W 8 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 90 | 69 | 73 | 50 | 90 | 87 | 85 | 118 | 85 | 81 | 108 | 127 | 93 | 47 | 94 | 61 | 40 | 27 | 18 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:01AM5.51m | 10:22PM5.70m | 10:48AM5.38m | 11:11PM5.54m | 11:42AM5.27m | 00:10AM5.40m | 12:46PM5.21m | 1:18AM5.33m | 1:57PM5.28m | 2:31AM5.42m | 3:07PM5.51m | 3:40AM5.65m | 4:11PM5.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:02AM1.16m | 4:15PM1.28m | 4:45AM1.27m | 5:02PM1.42m | 5:35AM1.39m | 5:58PM1.55m | 6:35AM1.49m | 7:05PM1.60m | 7:45AM1.50m | 8:19PM1.51m | 8:57AM1.38m | 9:33PM1.26m | 10:06AM1.12m | 10:39PM0.91m | |||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNE 5 | N 6 |
94 | 90 | 69 | 73 | 50 | 90 | 87 | 85 | 118 | 85 | 81 | 108 | 127 | 93 | 47 | 94 | 61 | 40 | 12 | 29 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 11 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 11 | SW 11 | — | W 18 | W 18 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 11 | NNW 5 | NNE 5 | — | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 |
7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 40 | 9 | 2 | — | 10 | 12 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — | W 17 | W 18 | — | — | W 13 | WNW 12 | NNW 5 | NE 5 | N 5 | W 16 | — | SW 21 | SW 15 |
— | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | — | 18 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | N 3 | N 4 | — | SE 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | NE 5 | E 3 | ENE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 20 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 40 | 56 | 5 | 1 | 40 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 16 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 26 | 38 | 16 | 292 | 5 | 263 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Crantock is 2 km (1 miles) from Newquay. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newquay. Newquay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










