Crantock Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.40° N 5.12° W

Crantock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crantock sea temperature is
18.4° C
1.7° 

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


Crantock surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest, it’s a quiet stretch. The forecast is a long run of small, messy, or just plain flat conditions. The first real glimmer of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Monday, August 3rd, so we’re looking at a gap of a few days with nothing to recommend.

The water is sitting at about 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the wait won’t be a cold one.

The only spot on the cards here is Crantock, a river mouth setup that’s fairly consistent when things line up. It’s a sheltered spot, so it needs a decent push of swell to get going.

The best of a very ordinary bunch looks like it’ll be Monday morning, August 3rd. We’ve got a small 3 ft swell pushing in from the west-southwest, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate (107), and the wind is set to be glassy and calm. That’s about as good as it gets for this break, giving you clean, weak waves. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so if you’re learning, that’s your window.

The other day that might give you a little something is Tuesday, August 4th, with a slightly bigger 3 ft swell from the west-southwest, but it’s got a shorter period of 8 seconds and the wind is going to be a moderate cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit choppy. The energy is moderate (118), but the quality won’t be there.

After that, it’s a long run of poor surf right through to the middle of August. There’s a fleeting moment of glassy conditions on Saturday, August 8th, but the swell is small and weak. The same goes for Sunday, August 9th, with some clean morning conditions but not enough wave to get excited about.

Overall, it’s a lean run. The river mouth might produce a few weak, clean waves on the Monday morning, but for the rest of the 16 days, you’re mostly looking at flat spells or wind-chopped slop.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:27PM6.34m
7:44AM6.11m
8:00PM6.41m
8:17AM6.14m
8:34PM6.37m
8:53AM6.08m
9:10PM6.24m
9:31AM5.93m
9:50PM6.01m
10:14AM5.70m
10:37PM5.70m
11:05AM5.42m
11:35PM5.36m
Low Tide
1:26PM0.67m
1:48AM0.60m
1:58PM0.60m
2:21AM0.57m
2:31PM0.63m
2:54AM0.63m
3:05PM0.74m
3:29AM0.78m
3:43PM0.93m
4:08AM1.00m
4:26PM1.18m
4:56AM1.30m
5:21PM1.47m
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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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