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Crantock Beach

Cornwall, England


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Crantock Beach is on the north coast of Cornwall at the mouth of the Gannel Estuary.

It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 940 metres wide, surrounded by sand dunes and cliffs. The River Gannel flows the length of the beach to the sea at the north end of the beach.

Crantock Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Bay Estuary Sand

Weather and tides for Friday 26 April

Today
Chance of rain 93%
Max temp. 11°C
(feels like 9°C)
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 72%
Min temp. 7°C
(feels like 5°C)
Wind 9mph

The tide at Crantock Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:30 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 1:53 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.8°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Crantock Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Big Green Surf School (0.1 miles)
Quiksilver Surf School Newquay (0.6 miles)
Fistral Beach Surf School (1.1 miles)
Blue Wings Surf School (1.1 miles)
Newquay Water Sports Centre (1.4 miles)
Vertical Descents Cornwall (1.4 miles)
The Escape Surf School (1.4 miles)
Newquay Activity Centre (1.4 miles)
Bodyboard-Holidays (1.4 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Pentire,

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SW786611

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: Crantock

Nearest postcode: TR7 1PJ

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