Beach Weather in Crantock Bay, Cornwall, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Crantock Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 11° 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 0.6mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 50kmh from the West-Northwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Crantock Bay faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:19 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 72% 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 11° 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.5mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.4mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

CRANTOCK BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 12° 12° 10°
23% 82% 97% 100% 100% 86% 72% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
51% 76% 100% 100% 100% 84% 87% 63%
0.2mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.2mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
85% 100% 79% 70% 74% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 12° 12° 12° 11° 11° 11°
100% 100% 100% 93% 78% 54% 29% 15%
0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 11° 11° 10° 10°
12% 8% 7% 3% 4% 8% 21% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 10° 10°
62% 95% 95% 12% 7% 2% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
0% 2% 2% 7% 83% 91% 98% 96%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
31
kmh
40
kmh
44
kmh
48
kmh
50
kmh
45
kmh
50
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
1.4m
1.8m
1.8m
1.7m
1.7m
1.9m
8.8s 8.9s 9.0s 5.8s 5.8s 8.6s 8.9s 9.1s
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53
kmh
60
kmh
62
kmh
61
kmh
59
kmh
59
kmh
55
kmh
53
kmh
2.3m
2.8m
2.8m
2.7m
2.8m
2.6m
2.4m
2.4m
9.5s 10.4s 11.1s 11.3s 11.3s 10.8s 10.3s 9.3s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
51
kmh
48
kmh
44
kmh
34
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
2.3m
2.2m
1.8m
2.0m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
8.8s 8.5s 8.2s 13.4s 12.3s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
29
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
6.8s 6.4s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 4.9s 9.9s 10.0s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
10.3s 10.8s 11.3s 15.5s 14.6s 14.3s 14.0s 13.5s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
13.3s 13.4s 13.4s 13.3s 13.1s 12.9s 12.5s 12.2s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
1.4m
12.0s 11.8s 11.6s 11.1s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s
Sat 21st December
2:53 AM 8:56 AM 3:24 PM 9:21 PM
1.73 5.87 1.80 5.45
Sun 22nd December
3:36 AM 9:44 AM 4:09 PM 10:12 PM
1.98 5.59 2.03 5.21
Mon 23rd December
4:24 AM 10:38 AM 4:59 PM 11:11 PM
2.18 5.36 2.19 5.07
Tue 24th December
5:19 AM 11:40 AM 5:56 PM
2.32 5.22 2.28
Wed 25th December
12:15 AM 6:19 AM 12:45 PM 6:56 PM
5.06 2.36 5.22 2.27
Thu 26th December
1:19 AM 7:24 AM 1:47 PM 7:57 PM
5.19 2.28 5.34 2.15
Fri 27th December
2:16 AM 8:26 AM 2:41 PM 8:54 PM
5.41 2.09 5.54 1.95
Sat 21st December
12°
0.6mm
46kmh W
79%
Sun 22nd December
2.4mm
57kmh NW
82%
Mon 23rd December
0.1mm
25kmh NW
88%
Tue 24th December
12°
0.4mm
14kmh WNW
71%
Wed 25th December
11°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
10%
Thu 26th December
11°
0.0mm
17kmh ESE
34%
Fri 27th December
0.0mm
25kmh E
47%
Sat 28th December
10°
0.0mm
22kmh SSE
79%
Sun 29th December
12°
0.1mm
22kmh S
87%
Mon 30th December
11°
1.2mm
21kmh SSW
90%
Tue 31st December
11°
0.1mm
6kmh S
45%
Wed 1st January
12°
0.0mm
30kmh S
12%
Thu 2nd January
11°
0.0mm
26kmh SSE
16%
Fri 3rd January
11°
0.0mm
20kmh S
36%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° 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 7 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 55%.

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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