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 a little too chilly 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 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 57%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 29kmh from the North. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. 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 08:53 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 90% 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.4mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

CRANTOCK BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 13° 15° 16° 15° 13°
24% 49% 60% 75% 47% 14% 90% 97%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm
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
13° 11° 11° 13° 13° 12° 10°
100% 64% 17% 30% 17% 59% 87% 37%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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
10° 11° 11° 11° 10°
20% 6% 27% 57% 52% 25% 25% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 13° 12° 12° 10°
8% 23% 33% 63% 54% 84% 36% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 10° 10°
23% 0% 40% 100% 72% 58% 55% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 10°
71% 86% 99% 96% 78% 79% 32% 5%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 12° 11°
26% 45% 39% 57% 81% 91% 80% 71%
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
16
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
29
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
1.1m
1.1m
12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 6.1s 8.6s 7.0s 8.9s 11.4s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
29
kmh
33
kmh
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
1.0m
1.4m
10.8s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.5s 10.4s 10.3s 10.2s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
10.0s 9.5s 9.4s 9.3s 9.2s 9.5s 9.3s 9.1s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
6.8s 3.7s 3.4s 5.4s 8.3s 8.2s 9.5s 10.3s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
27
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
0.9m
1.2m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.7m
1.4m
1.5m
10.2s 9.8s 16.7s 16.6s 15.1s 16.4s 16.2s 15.7s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
38
kmh
40
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
27
kmh
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
0.7m
0.7m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
15.6s 15.5s 7.3s 7.0s 6.8s 6.5s 6.3s 6.3s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
0.9m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
7.5s 8.4s 8.3s 6.5s 6.1s 5.8s 8.3s 8.3s
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 13th May
2:46 AM 9:05 AM 3:19 PM 9:30 PM
5.74 1.58 5.83 1.52
Thu 14th May
3:40 AM 10:00 AM 4:08 PM 10:24 PM
6.18 1.18 6.30 1.10
Fri 15th May
4:29 AM 10:50 AM 4:54 PM 11:14 PM
6.60 0.83 6.72 0.74
Sat 9th May
16°
0.4mm
24kmh E
57%
Sun 10th May
13°
0.0mm
30kmh NE
51%
Mon 11th May
11°
0.1mm
20kmh NNW
27%
Tue 12th May
13°
0.1mm
21kmh WNW
38%
Wed 13th May
11°
0.6mm
34kmh WNW
52%
Thu 14th May
11°
1.6mm
34kmh WSW
68%
Fri 15th May
12°
0.0mm
18kmh WNW
61%
Sat 16th May
12°
0.5mm
28kmh WNW
83%
Sun 17th May
13°
0.3mm
27kmh W
74%
Mon 18th May
12°
1.6mm
34kmh WSW
93%
Tue 19th May
12°
0.2mm
29kmh NW
71%
Wed 20th May
14°
0.0mm
14kmh W
55%
Thu 21st May
16°
0.1mm
11kmh ESE
32%
Fri 22nd May
15°
0.1mm
15kmh NE
40%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° 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 11 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 57%.

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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