Beach Weather in Crantock Bay, Cornwall, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Crantock Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 10° 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 16.4mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 100%.

The winds will be side shore and very strong at 46kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Crantock Bay faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:16 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.7mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.2mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 83%.

CRANTOCK BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 10° 10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
2.1mm 2.6mm 3.6mm 2.4mm 1.4mm 1.6mm 1.3mm 1.4mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
89% 94% 75% 55% 44% 6% 2% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10°
7% 13% 55% 100% 100% 50% 99% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50%
0.6mm 1.5mm 0.6mm 0.4mm 1.6mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
99% 80% 75% 83% 89% 88% 74% 31%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
50% 65% 100% 83% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 1.9mm 0.3mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
75% 72% 87% 100% 62% 62% 96% 78%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
42
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
6
kmh
28
kmh
37
kmh
1.8m
1.6m
0.9m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
1.2m
0.9m
12.2s 12.0s 11.5s 12.9s 13.1s 13.5s 13.9s 14.1s
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.2m
0.1m
14.3s 14.4s 14.6s 14.7s 14.5s 14.4s 14.3s 14.2s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
44
kmh
43
kmh
0.3m
0.6m
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
1.6m
1.8m
1.7m
14.2s 14.0s 13.6s 13.3s 13.2s 13.0s 11.4s 11.4s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
42
kmh
46
kmh
59
kmh
64
kmh
27
kmh
37
kmh
47
kmh
1.8m
1.4m
1.7m
2.0m
2.3m
2.0m
2.3m
2.5m
25.3s 11.8s 21.5s 21.0s 20.6s 19.3s 19.1s 17.8s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
43
kmh
36
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
2.3m
2.2m
1.5m
0.9m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
16.9s 14.9s 16.9s 16.1s 15.6s 14.8s 14.5s 14.3s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
39
kmh
43
kmh
46
kmh
47
kmh
31
kmh
23
kmh
12
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.2m
1.1m
0.7m
14.1s 13.5s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 12.7s 12.2s 12.0s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
0.6m
1.2m
1.3m
1.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
11.9s 11.9s 11.6s 11.6s 11.5s 7.2s 11.5s 11.4s
Mon 15th December
1:25 AM 7:44 AM 1:51 PM 8:16 PM
5.34 2.11 5.52 1.99
Tue 16th December
2:18 AM 8:40 AM 2:42 PM 9:05 PM
5.55 1.95 5.69 1.84
Wed 17th December
3:05 AM 9:28 AM 3:27 PM 9:48 PM
5.79 1.76 5.87 1.67
Thu 18th December
3:47 AM 10:10 AM 4:08 PM 10:28 PM
6.01 1.57 6.04 1.52
Fri 19th December
4:27 AM 10:49 AM 4:46 PM 11:05 PM
6.20 1.42 6.16 1.39
Sat 20th December
5:04 AM 11:26 AM 5:23 PM 11:41 PM
6.33 1.31 6.22 1.31
Sun 21st December
5:41 AM 12:02 PM 5:59 PM
6.40 1.26 6.22
Mon 15th December
11°
16.4mm
26kmh SSW
100%
Tue 16th December
0.0mm
21kmh NNW
49%
Wed 17th December
10°
1.0mm
34kmh SSW
65%
Thu 18th December
11°
5.4mm
59kmh S
93%
Fri 19th December
0.2mm
25kmh WSW
77%
Sat 20th December
10°
2.7mm
42kmh S
87%
Sun 21st December
1.2mm
22kmh NW
79%
Mon 22nd December
0.3mm
20kmh SE
54%
Tue 23rd December
0.0mm
19kmh E
65%
Wed 24th December
0.0mm
25kmh NE
44%
Thu 25th December
0.0mm
14kmh ENE
32%
Fri 26th December
0.0mm
18kmh NE
51%
Sat 27th December
0.0mm
30kmh NE
51%
Sun 28th December
0.1mm
13kmh NE
60%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 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 8 days of light rain with an average of 3.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 65%.

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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