Beach Weather in Crantock Bay, Cornwall, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Crantock Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.5mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 77%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 20kmh from the North. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Crantock Bay faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:48 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 85% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Crantock Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.6mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 78%.

CRANTOCK BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 11° 10°
40% 68% 89% 72% 100% 100% 85% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 12° 12° 10°
78% 62% 76% 72% 82% 53% 66% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 14° 14° 13° 11°
37% 32% 31% 46% 75% 100% 100% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 12° 14° 14° 15° 12°
48% 100% 84% 83% 83% 54% 49% 50%
0.0mm 1.8mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 11° 11° 13° 12° 10° 10°
47% 89% 94% 76% 97% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.5mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 100% 100% 89% 95% 91% 73%
0.7mm 0.6mm 0.8mm 1.5mm 0.6mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10°
58% 85% 100% 100% 100% 87% 83% 83%
0.1mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
1
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
4.6s 5.9s 6.7s 7.2s 4.7s 4.4s 6.6s 6.9s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.5m
6.6s 6.0s 5.9s 5.9s 5.7s 5.5s 5.3s 5.2s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
5.0s 4.9s 12.6s 14.6s 14.2s 13.7s 13.4s 12.9s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.8m
12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 11.3s 5.3s 8.0s 9.7s 11.4s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
1.2m
1.9m
1.8m
1.6m
1.2m
1.3m
11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.5s 10.4s 10.1s 9.3s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
32
kmh
21
kmh
6
kmh
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
8.9s 10.0s 9.6s 9.3s 9.0s 8.7s 6.9s 7.2s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
44
kmh
53
kmh
45
kmh
39
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
1.4m
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.5m
1.8m
1.3m
6.9s 6.6s 6.7s 7.1s 5.9s 6.0s 2.7s 17.6s
Wed 6th May
2:27 AM 8:29 AM 2:41 PM 8:46 PM
1.50 5.88 1.70 5.89
Thu 7th May
3:04 AM 9:06 AM 3:20 PM 9:26 PM
1.76 5.57 1.95 5.61
Fri 8th May
3:47 AM 9:49 AM 4:06 PM 10:14 PM
2.02 5.27 2.18 5.34
Sat 9th May
4:41 AM 10:44 AM 5:04 PM 11:15 PM
2.22 5.02 2.35 5.16
Sun 10th May
5:45 AM 11:54 AM 6:11 PM
2.31 4.91 2.39
Mon 11th May
12:29 AM 6:55 AM 1:12 PM 7:23 PM
5.15 2.23 5.02 2.25
Tue 12th May
1:43 AM 8:04 AM 2:21 PM 8:31 PM
5.36 1.96 5.36 1.93
Wed 6th May
11°
0.5mm
6kmh NNE
77%
Thu 7th May
12°
0.8mm
9kmh SSE
71%
Fri 8th May
14°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
54%
Sat 9th May
15°
2.6mm
22kmh E
68%
Sun 10th May
14°
1.6mm
23kmh ENE
87%
Mon 11th May
4.5mm
21kmh NNW
93%
Tue 12th May
10°
2.5mm
40kmh NNW
87%
Wed 13th May
10°
1.2mm
16kmh NW
78%
Thu 14th May
10°
0.0mm
27kmh NNE
39%
Fri 15th May
0.6mm
26kmh NNW
65%
Sat 16th May
11°
0.4mm
10kmh NNW
79%
Sun 17th May
11°
4.0mm
26kmh S
91%
Mon 18th May
12°
0.9mm
28kmh N
84%
Tue 19th May
14°
0.0mm
28kmh NNE
42%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 11 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 73%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Crantock Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Crantock Bay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Crantock Bay is a beautiful beach located in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. This picturesque destination offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for holidaymakers looking to experience the best of British coastal beauty. With a variety of beach activities and amenities, as well as nearby accommodations, Crantock Bay is an ideal choice for those seeking a memorable beach holiday.

Beach Type

Crantock Bay features a stunning stretch of golden sand surrounded by dramatic cliffs and sand dunes. The beach itself is wide and sandy, with some areas of pebbles and rocks scattered along the shoreline. These rocky areas make it an interesting spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, as they provide shelter for various marine life forms that prefer rocky environments.

Beach Activities

Crantock Bay offers a wide range of beach activities that cater to different interests and age groups. Some popular activities include:

  1. Surfing: The beach is known for its excellent surf conditions, attracting both beginners and experienced surfers.
  2. Bodyboarding: The consistent waves at Crantock Bay make it ideal for bodyboarding enthusiasts.
  3. Paddleboarding: Explore the calm waters around Crantock Bay on a stand-up paddleboard.
  4. Snorkeling & Diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky areas around the bay are perfect for underwater exploration.
  5. Beachcombing: Take a leisurely stroll along the shore to discover interesting shells, sea glass, and other treasures.
  6. Rock Pooling: Search for fascinating marine creatures in the rock pools dotted along the shoreline.

Accommodations

While there are no specific beach resorts at Crantock Bay itself, there are several hotels, guest houses, and self-catering accommodations available in nearby towns such as Newquay or within Crantock village.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Crantock Village: The charming village of Crantock is just a short walk from the beach and offers a variety of accommodations, including quaint cottages and bed & breakfasts.
  2. Newquay: Located approximately 3 miles from Crantock Bay, Newquay is a popular tourist destination with a wide range of hotels, guest houses, and self-catering apartments to suit all budgets.

Beach Amenities

Crantock Bay offers several amenities to ensure visitors have a comfortable and enjoyable time at the beach. These include:

  • Lifeguard services during the summer months
  • Toilet facilities
  • Beach shop for snacks, ice cream, and beach essentials
  • Car park within walking distance
  • Disabled access via a sand wheelchair (available for hire)
  • Dog-friendly areas during certain times of the year

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