Crantock Beach in Cornwall boasts a picturesque estuary setting, with a sandy shoreline surrounded by rolling dunes and scenic coastal walks. The beach's water quality is consistently rated as Good by the Environment Agency, making it an ideal spot for swimming and sunbathing. During the summer months, the water temperature at Crantock Beach typically ranges from 17-19°C, perfect for a refreshing dip.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Crantock (Cornwall) & surrounds
Rural Retreats
From £396
With the best of both worlds, Skylark nestles within the Camel Valley, surrounded by woodland, rolling countryside, starry nights and magical wildlife; yet the idyllic beaches o...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £970
Escape to Heatherbank, a contemporary eco holiday home in the heart of St Agnes, where spectacular countryside and distant sea views provide the perfect backdrop for an unforget...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £600
Tucked away in a rural setting between Porthleven and Marazion, Deugh an Chy is a much-loved Cornish cottage that can comfortably accommodate seven guests. Embraced by open coun...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £397
Rosebud is a lovely, single-story holiday home located in the wonderful seaside village of Portreath which is next to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Cornwall Hideaways
From £425
Rosie's Cottage is just a brief walk from the renowned harbourside of Mousehole and its charming atmosphere. This delightful home offers both comfort and style, making it an ide...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £432
Perfectly located just a ten-minute stroll from the beautiful seaside village of Portreath, The Cube is a stylish and contemporary holiday home ideal for coastal getaways in Cor...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £539
Ideally located just a short walk from the popular seaside village of Portreath, you will find Rosevilla Farmhouse, the perfect holiday home for a family holiday or a getaway wi...
Rural Retreats
From £459
This romantic bolt-hole for two sits in the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Mousehole, 3 miles west of Penzance A short scenic bus ride that runs every 20 minutes to and ...
Harmonic astronomical predictions, tidal coefficients & flow rate
| Day | High & Low Tides (Local Time) | Tidal Range | Coeff / Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov | ▲ High 18:10 (6.62m) | -- | |
| Today | ▼ Low 00:26 (1.38m)▲ High 06:26 (6.66m)▼ Low 12:46 (1.44m)▲ High 18:43 (6.38m) | 5.28m | Spring (85) |
| Fri 13 Nov | ▼ Low 00:58 (1.61m)▲ High 07:00 (6.43m)▼ Low 13:20 (1.69m)▲ High 19:18 (6.09m) | 4.82m | Coeff 77 |
| Sat 14 Nov | ▼ Low 01:31 (1.86m)▲ High 07:36 (6.16m)▼ Low 13:56 (1.96m)▲ High 19:56 (5.80m) | 4.30m | Coeff 68 |
| Sun 15 Nov | ▼ Low 02:08 (2.12m)▲ High 08:16 (5.88m)▼ Low 14:38 (2.22m)▲ High 20:39 (5.50m) | 3.76m | Coeff 58 |
| Mon 16 Nov | ▼ Low 02:53 (2.37m)▲ High 09:04 (5.60m)▼ Low 15:30 (2.44m)▲ High 21:33 (5.26m) | 3.23m | Neap (49) |
| Tue 17 Nov | ▼ Low 03:50 (2.57m)▲ High 10:03 (5.39m)▼ Low 16:35 (2.56m)▲ High 22:40 (5.12m) | 2.83m | Neap (41) |
The shoreline consists primarily of sand. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water quality is clean and fully compliant with safety directives. It regularly meets bacterial limits under standard environmental conditions.
Bacterial levels are highly susceptible to storm runoff. Heavy rainfall in the local catchment is likely to trigger storm overflows and agricultural runoff, rendering the water temporarily unsafe.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a transitional or estuarine bathing water. Estuarine sites experience a mix of tidal ocean flushing and river discharge, causing fluctuating salinity and water quality.
South West Water Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Cornwall area.
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