Surf Forecasts:
Crossroads surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crossroads in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crossroads over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get this straight. The first solid surf isn't on the cards until Thursday the 23rd of July. Before that, we're looking at a real flat spell. From now until then, it's a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and mostly messy wind. You're better off taking the dog for a walk or sorting out your gear. Honestly, it's pretty grim.
Thursday 23rd July – We finally get a sniff of something. Crossroads might just be worth a paddle. It's a bit of a sandbar, so it's gonna be inconsistent, but if you pick your moment, there'll be a few knee-high runners. The swell is tiny, around 2ft, coming from the ESE. The real kicker here is the wind – light and offshore from the WSW, so the surface will be glassy clean. The energy is still weak, but for a morning session, it's the best we've got. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing too wild.
Friday 24th July – Saturday 25th July – More of the same story. The swell stays small, around 2ft from the SE. The mornings are the only window, with light winds keeping things clean. The combined energy is still pretty weak. It's not going to blow your mind, but if you're desperate for a slide, these mornings are your only real shot.
Sunday 26th July – Monday 27th July – A slight bump in the swell, but nothing to write home about. We're still looking at 3ft to 3ft SE swell. The mornings are clean with light winds, but the afternoons get chopped up by the sea breeze. The energy is creeping up a little, but it's still moderate. For a beginner, this is probably the best bet – small, clean, and not too intimidating.
Tuesday 28th July onwards – The swell drops right back down. We're back to 1ft to 1ft with very weak energy. The wind is a mixed bag, but the mornings offer some clean windows. Honestly, it's just a waiting game.
The standout? There isn't a true standout. The best of a bad bunch is the morning of Thursday the 23rd of July at Crossroads, simply because the offshore wind and clean conditions will make the most of the tiny, weak swell. Crowds are possible, but with waves this small, most people will be on the beach.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 3 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 4 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 15 | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 122 | 14 | 11 | 34 | 15 | 34 | 43 | 19 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:57PM1.93m | 9:20AM1.53m | 9:50PM1.89m | 10:15AM1.57m | 10:40PM1.83m | 11:08AM1.60m | 11:28PM1.73m | 11:59AM1.60m | 00:17AM1.62m | 12:52PM1.58m | 1:07AM1.49m | 1:47PM1.55m | 2:01AM1.37m | 2:42PM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:27AM-0.21m | 3:29PM-0.28m | 4:15AM-0.23m | 4:23PM-0.23m | 5:02AM-0.23m | 5:15PM-0.16m | 5:48AM-0.19m | 6:09PM-0.06m | 6:38AM-0.13m | 7:08PM0.03m | 7:31AM-0.07m | 8:10PM0.11m | 8:24AM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
 | 8:28 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 |
mm | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 |
Feels °C | 27 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 13 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 47 | 14 | 4 | 34 | 15 | 6 | 43 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | 14 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | E 7 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | WSW 2 | SE 3 | SSE 6 | — | SE 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SE 4 | — | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 38 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 122 | — | 11 | 5 | 2 | 34 | — | — | 43 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 52 | 591 | 1354 | 1410 | 591 | 1600 | 1590 | 2013 | 1573 | 1410 | 889 | 0 | 257 | 707 | 833 | 209 | 1095 | 0 | 444 | 1025 |
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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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