Crantock Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

W

Wind

SE

Surf Height

Thigh high to head and a half.

Tide

Low to mid.

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.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Rivermouth pretty chilled but Bowgie is a heavy local spot. Bring respect.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Rivermouth will generally be busy.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Classic rivermouth with fun peaks.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Long paddles and big rips when the swell kicks in.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Can get nasty when it rains.

Hazards

Dirty water.

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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