Crantock
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.5m W
Wind: 19 km/h NE (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: WNW
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 09:02Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 4/3mm wetsuit recommended for 12°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.5m swell at 7s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 13°C.
AI-generated summary for Crantock. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Crantock
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 7am (score: 8). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastWater quality
5 nearby outfallsUpdated 09:02
Daily score breakdown
This week is looking below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Crantock.
What's driving it
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Last 4 days of logged conditions.
About Crantock
Crantock is a sheltered beach and rivermouth break situated near Newquay on the north coast of Cornwall. The bathymetry is profoundly influenced by the tidal outflow of the River Gannel, which actively scours the silica sand to form pronounced, highly structured banks. The break operates best on medium-sized westerly swells that wrap around the Pentire headland. An easterly offshore wind is essential to groom the wave faces. The interaction between the incoming oceanic swell and the outgoing fluvial current frequently creates steep, hollow left-handers running parallel to the river channel. Due to the shifting nature of the rivermouth sandbars, the presence of exceptionally strong rip currents, and the steepness of the take-off, Crantock is primarily suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. It requires excellent oceanographic reading skills to identify the safest channels and to fully exploit the brief, high-intensity rides before the wave dissipates into the deep water.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Crantock. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Crantock?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.