Crantock Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.40° N 5.12° W

Crantock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crantock sea temperature is
18.7° 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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, W swell with 828 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 20th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf here. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, with a lot of cross-onshore wind and lumpy, choppy surf. It’s not going to be pretty for a while. You’re gonna have to be patient.

The first real chance of anything decent is on Friday the 21st. The morning is looking like the cleanest option we have for a while. It’s small, about 3ft, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, so it could be glassy. Energy is weak, only 195 units, but at least it’s surfable. The wave period is 8 seconds, so it’s a bit short, but for a wave this size, it might be okay. Crantock is a sheltered river mouth, so it can handle the less-than-ideal winds better than more exposed spots. But, honestly, it’s still pretty ordinary conditions. Don’t expect much.

Then we slide back into a real dead zone. From Saturday the 22nd through to Monday the 24th of August, the swell just dies off. We’re talking tiny, weak waves with nothing but cross-onshore winds, and even the energy readings are in the double digits – 119, then 97, then down to a pathetic 22. It’s flat, mate. Not worth paddling out. Don’t bother.

There’s a slight blip on Tuesday the 25th with a bit more energy (233 units) and a clean offshore wind in the morning, but the waves are still small, around 4ft. It could be a fun little morning session for a beginner or someone on a log, but it’s not going to be a standout. The period is a bit better at 10 seconds, so there might be a bit more push.

The late-week storms kick in from Wednesday the 26th, with strong winds hitting. By Saturday the 29th, the swell bumps up to 6ft, and the combined energy jumps to 550 units, which is a moderate push. But the wind is dead onshore, making it a lumpy, messy mess. With that size and conditions, it’s not looking like a friendly surf, and it’ll probably be a washing machine out there. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day, to be honest.

The following week just carries on the same theme. We see a bit of size around the 31st of August and the 1st of September, with 5ft, 5ft, and 6ft swells, and the energy is moderate. The winds are mostly cross-offshore or cross-shore, which is a bit better, but the overall quality is still poor. The waves are short-period and won’t have a lot of punch. It’s all a bit meh.

The only true standout in this entire 16-day stretch is Friday the 21st in the morning. It’s not big, but the clean, light offshore winds make it the most inviting option. The rest is a waiting game.

This is a tough run for the area, but this kind of flat, windy spell isn’t unusual. The charts can change, so keep an eye out, but as it stands, there’s nothing epic on the horizon.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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132
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437
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:13AM5.43m
10:34PM5.22m
10:57AM4.97m
11:25PM4.73m
11:55AM4.57m
00:36AM4.36m
1:20PM4.36m
2:10AM4.29m
2:52PM4.47m
3:30AM4.52m
3:57PM4.83m
4:24AM4.90m
4:44PM5.27m
Low Tide
4:08AM1.28m
4:27PM1.49m
4:48AM1.75m
5:13PM1.94m
5:40AM2.17m
6:19PM2.31m
6:58AM2.45m
7:54PM2.45m
8:37AM2.43m
9:24PM2.25m
9:51AM2.12m
10:24PM1.87m
10:41AM1.71m
11:07PM1.44m
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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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