Surf Forecasts:
Crossroads surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 53 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crossroads over the next 16 days.
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's be straight with you—this stretch of coast is looking at a lean run for the next 16 days. The water's sitting at about 85°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Right now, and for the foreseeable future, we've got small, weak, and mostly disappointing swells. The first standout? There isn't one. The whole period from July 12th through to July 27th is a write-off for any decent surf. The best we can scrounge up is a couple of mornings—like Monday July 13th afternoon, with a 2ft SE swell at 8 seconds and clean offshore winds from the W at 9 mph, but the energy is so low (58) that it's barely a ripple. Tuesday July 21st afternoon sees a 3ft SE swell with a 4-second period and 12 mph offshore breeze, but that's a windy, choppy mess with only 22 energy. It's more of a kite session than a paddle.
There's a gap of about 15 days with no good surf. The only glimmer is on Monday July 27th morning, when we get a 2ft SE swell, a 5-second period, and offshore wind from the WSW at 9 mph, giving us 40 energy. That's "surfable but very ordinary," and honestly, that's the best of a bad bunch. Most of the time, we're looking at 1ft to 2ft swells with short periods, onshore or cross-shore winds, and combined energy in the teens to low 70s—weak stuff.
Crossroads (the only spot on offer) is an inconsistent sandbar break, exposed to the ESE, and it rarely breaks properly. It's a beginner wave when it does, but with these swells, it's not worth the paddle. The wind is occasionally offshore, but the swell just isn't there. The second week is more of the same: tiny, weak, and poorly timed. It's a blank run, and for this area, that's not unusual. Don't hold your breath—forecasts can change, though.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 23 | 34 | 11 | 27 | 53 | 13 | 14 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 47 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 7:12PM1.91m | 7:30AM1.43m | 8:04PM1.94m | 8:24AM1.48m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:41PM-0.23m | 1:44AM-0.11m | 1:38PM-0.27m | 2:36AM-0.17m | 2:34PM-0.29m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 36 | 35 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 37 | 37 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 23 | 8 | 6 | 27 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 | NE 9 | SE 4 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | — | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 15 | — | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | — | 12 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 8 | NNW 3 | — | ENE 7 | SE 4 | NNW 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 13 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 8 | W 3 | — | SSE 2 | — | NW 3 | ESE 8 | W 2 | WNW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | ESE 8 | — | — | SSE 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 34 | — | — | 53 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 47 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 24 | — | — | 6 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 408 | 245 | 588 | 52 | 0 | 588 | 411 | 116 | 52 | 52 | 30 | 588 | 591 | 1680 | 1430 | 591 | 2013 | 717 | 717 | 408 | 263 |
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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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