Surf Forecasts:
Crossroads surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 105 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crossroads in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crossroads over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Crossroads. I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking grim. There’s a whole lot of nothing on the table, and it’s going to be a long wait for anything worth paddling out for.
The first surfable day we can see is Saturday, September 5th, but it’s not exactly a ripper. We’ve got a tiny 2 ft swell from the ESE, with a short period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is weak (20). The morning is clean with a light offshore wind, but it’s just too small to get excited about. By the afternoon, the wind swings SE and picks up, making it choppy. Not a good look.
Sunday the 6th is even smaller – we’re down to 0.7 ft. That’s straight up unrideable. Monday the 7th offers a glassy morning with a 1 ft ESE swell, but again, you’ll be floating on your board more than surfing. The energy is pitiful (19). The rest of that week and into the next is a write-off. We’ve got onshore winds from the NE and ENE, small weak swells, and the combined energy barely cracks 100 on a few days – like Wednesday the 9th hitting 108 with a 3 ft swell, but it’s all onshore and messy. The swell period is short, around 6-8 seconds, so no real push.
The only real uptick comes on Saturday, September 12th, when the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the ENE. That’s the biggest we’ll see in the whole window. But don’t drop your board yet – the wind is a cross-onshore 16 mph, and the combined energy is moderate (169). The wave comment says “poor surf conditions,” and with that wind, it’s going to be a choppy, messy affair. This is a beach break, and with that size and wind, it’s looking more like a kiteboarding day than a paddle session.
After that, it’s back to small, onshore slop for the rest of the period. A few days in the second week, like Thursday the 17th, show a 3 ft ENE swell with energy in the 100-110 range, but that’s with onshore wind again. Nothing to set the alarm for.
Look, Crossroads is an inconsistent sandbar, and this run is a perfect example of why. The water temp is about average for the time of year, no anomaly to speak of. The only real standout is that 5 ft day on the 12th, but with the wind and the short period, it’s a low-percentage gamble. If you’re desperate, you might get a few closeouts, but honestly, I’d save the energy. The good news is, it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, we’re in a dry spell.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 46 | 15 | 24 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 59 | 105 | 95 | 83 | 55 | 30 | 20 | 14 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | glassy | off | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | off |
High Tide | 2:54AM1.41m | 3:39PM1.80m | 4:04AM1.43m | 4:48PM1.83m | 5:15AM1.51m | 5:52PM1.87m | 6:17AM1.62m | 6:47PM1.91m | 7:10AM1.73m | 7:35PM1.91m | 7:58AM1.80m | 8:21PM1.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:05PM0.23m | 9:06AM0.08m | 10:12PM0.20m | 10:16AM0.07m | 11:18PM0.16m | 11:25AM0.03m | 00:18AM0.08m | 12:28PM-0.02m | 1:10AM0.01m | 1:24PM-0.05m | 1:57AM-0.04m | 2:15PM-0.07m | 2:41AM-0.06m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 7:44 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | 8 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 5 | E 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 32 | 15 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 59 | 105 | 95 | 83 | 55 | 30 | 20 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 6 | E 9 | — | NE 7 | E 9 | E 7 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | ENE 9 | E 9 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | ESE 5 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — |
| kJ | 46 | — | 24 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 594 | 34 | 775 | 588 | 588 | 588 | 588 | 588 | 411 | 1025 | 411 | 73 | 128 | 687 | 37 | 96 | 690 | 140 |
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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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