Surf Forecasts:
Crossroads surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crossroads this week:
The surf forecast for Crossroads over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crossroads in the next 16 days are 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crossroads over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's happening at Crossroads.
Honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it's a pretty bleak picture for paddle surfing. The entire forecast is a grind of tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. For the first week and a half, from the 20th of August well into the end of the month, the waves are just too small and the energy is pathetic. We're talking about a combined wave energy that often barely cracks 30, with the biggest blip being a weak 159 on the 23rd afternoon, but that comes with a side of onshore chop. The prevailing wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, making things messy. There are a few fleeting moments of glassy or clean conditions, like the 24th morning, but the swell is basically flat at 0.2ft. It's a frustrating stretch of tiny surf and ordinary conditions, with a gap of almost zero quality surf for many days.
The only real interest comes in the first few days of September. The morning of the 2nd of September brings a glassy start with a 0.6ft swell from the ESE, and the energy climbs to 82. It's still not big, but it's the cleanest it's been in a while. Then, the standout is the morning of the 3rd of September. Swell jumps to 4.3ft from the NE. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the South, keeping it clean. The combined energy hits 155, which is moderate. The catch is that the swell period is a very short 6 seconds, so it will be a bit jumbled and weak for its size. Still, it's the best wave size we'll see. The morning of the 4th of September is a repeat, but a little smaller at 3.3ft.
Because this spot is a sandbar that's already inconsistent, and the surf is so small and weak for the vast majority of the forecast, there's really no standout window that gets me excited. The 3rd of September morning is the best on offer, but it's a long way out and with that short period, I wouldn't be clearing my schedule for it. For the rest of the run, the conditions are so poor that the setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The water temp is a welcome 85.6°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
In short, we're in a flat spell. It's a long, dry run here at Crossroads.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
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 kJ | 39 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 122 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 10 | 18 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:56PM1.53m | 3:14AM1.23m | 3:56PM1.52m | 4:16AM1.21m | 4:58PM1.54m | 5:18AM1.23m | 5:53PM1.58m | 6:11AM1.29m | 6:39PM1.62m | 6:54AM1.35m | 7:18PM1.66m | 7:33AM1.42m | 7:53PM1.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:31PM0.33m | 9:30AM0.23m | 10:29PM0.34m | 10:26AM0.24m | 11:28PM0.33m | 11:24AM0.23m | 00:21AM0.29m | 12:16PM0.20m | 1:06AM0.24m | 1:02PM0.16m | 1:44AM0.19m | 1:43PM0.13m | 2:19AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | 11 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 33 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 12 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | ESE 10 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 5 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | 14 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 16 | E 15 | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | ESE 12 | E 9 | SE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — | — | E 7 | E 16 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 13 | — | 11 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 11 | — | — | 1 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 2 | SW 2 | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | W 3 | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | 39 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 122 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 1 | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 588 | 1629 | 1209 | 2013 | 323 | 408 | 17 | 0 | 408 | 52 | 0 | 541 | 784 | 37 | 0 | 594 | 34 | 408 | 1209 | 52 |
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The above surf forecast table for Crossroads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crossroads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crossroads surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Crossroads) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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