Crantock Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Crantock Surf Guide
Good spot to escape the Newquay crowds. The rivermouth at the northern end can have long lefts and rights depending on the sandbars, occasionally fast and hollow for the tubehounds or long and mellow for the loggers. The southern Bowgie end has a peak that comes alive in bigger swells.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Fun waves around the rivermouth for all comers especially when small.
Local Vibe
Doable
Rivermouth pretty chilled but Bowgie is a heavy local spot. Bring respect.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Rivermouth will generally be busy.
Spot Rating
Fun
Classic rivermouth with fun peaks.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Long paddles and big rips when the swell kicks in.
Water Quality
Fair
Can get nasty when it rains.
Hazards
Dirty water.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, SUP
Access
National Trust parking at the beach or access from Pentire Headland at north end.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Year round but September - November is when its at its best.
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