Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, W swell with 1,744 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at Crantock. This river spot is fairly consistent and good for learners, but the first few days are a total bust.
The water is about 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the season. Not bad.
There’s a big gap right at the start. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are a washout – strong onshore winds and messy surf. The swell’s there, but it’s not worth paddling out.
Sunday the 6th morning is the first chance. You’ve got a clean offshore wind from the SSE at 15 mph, with a tiny 3ft west swell. The energy is weak (109), so it’s small, but it’s surfable. The afternoon turns cross-offshore, but the swell shrinks.
Then we hit another rough patch. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th bring a big pulse – 7ft to 7ft – but the wind is onshore and howling, making it all blown out. The combined energy is strong (1607 on Monday morning), but without clean wind, it’s a mess. This is more for kite surfing than paddling.
Wednesday the 9th through Friday the 11th stay poor – cross-onshore winds and chop.
Now, the real standout. Saturday the 12th is the day to wait for. The morning is glassy – dead flat calm – with a 3ft west swell and a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (244). The afternoon gets a light offshore from the SE, keeping it clean. It’s the best session in the whole 16 days. Not big, but clean and fun for a beginner or intermediate.
Sunday the 13th drops off to tiny waves and poor conditions. Then a long flat spell until Wednesday the 16th afternoon, when a 5ft swell shows up, but it’s short-period and onshore. Not worth it.
Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th bring back bigger swell – 6ft to 7ft – but the wind is cross or cross-on. The energy is moderate to strong (640 to 826), but the wind will keep it lumpy. Crowds are often at Crantock, so you won’t be alone.
The last day, Saturday the 19th, has a 6ft west-northwest swell with a 10-second period and a gentle cross-shore breeze. It’s marginal, but it’s the final option.
Best bet: Saturday the 12th – glassy, clean, and small but fun. The rest is either blown out or flat. It’s a rough run, but it doesn’t usually stay poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 671 | 621 | 473 | 478 | 326 | 153 | 102 | 90 | 251 | 1607 | 1225 | 955 | 587 | 593 | 427 | 295 | 208 | 109 | 501 | 555 | 493 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:31AM5.74m | 4:52PM6.23m | 5:18AM6.20m | 5:36PM6.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:53AM0.87m | 11:22PM0.49m | 11:38AM0.44m | 00:03AM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 13 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | W 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | 20 | 106 | 478 | 326 | 153 | 102 | 90 | 196 | 1607 | — | 955 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 3 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | N 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 19 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 251 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | W 12 | — | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 |
| kJ | 671 | 621 | 473 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 1225 | — | 587 | 593 | 427 | 295 | 208 | 109 | 501 | 555 | 493 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 217 | 144 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 28 | 48 | 149 | 526 | 217 | 217 | 239 | 217 | 401 | 3 | 48 | 230 |
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