Surf Forecasts:
Crossroads surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Aug 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crossroads in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crossroads over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and let me walk you through what's shaping up. To be honest, it's a slim pickin's period ahead. The water temp is sitting right on average for this time of year – about 84°F, so no surprises there.
Right now, Crossroads is looking like a bit of a non-event for the next few weeks. The swell energy is weak, barely cracking 34 on Friday afternoon and hanging in the one and two-digit range for most of the run. The waves are small, generally under 3 feet, and the period is short, mostly around 8 seconds or less, so there's not much punch behind them.
Friday the 14th through to the first half of the following week is basically a write-off. The wind's often cross-on or onshore, and the surf is consistently called "poor." There are a few windows of cleaner conditions – Saturday morning the 15th has a light cross-off breeze and Sunday morning the 16th looks clean, but the swell is just too weak to get excited about.
The first hint of something surfable arrives on Wednesday the 19th of August. The morning brings a light offshore wind from the SW and the swell period climbs to 10 seconds, which is a little more promising. The waves are still small, around 2 feet, but the energy is a bit better (59). It's still "surfable but very ordinary," so don't expect barrels.
The real standout, if you can call it that, pops up late in the window. On Thursday the 27th of August, the morning session sees a jump in energy to 144 – that's a moderate push for this spot. The swell is from the ESE at 3 feet with a 10-second period. The wind is a cross-on from the NNE, so it won't be glassy, but it's the biggest energy we'll see. The Friday after that, the 28th, also has some moderate energy (105), but the wind is onshore and there's a risk of thunderstorms. With the swell direction matching the optimum ESE, this is the best window, but it's still not a classic.
Saturday the 29th fades back to weak, small surf with onshore winds. Overall, if you are desperate for a paddle, the 27th morning is the only time that even registers as a maybe. For the rest of it, the board is staying in the car.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 36°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 36°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 3 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 4 |
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 kJ | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 29 | 42 | 48 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 66 | 56 | 52 | 47 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 10:16PM1.79m | 10:43AM1.73m | 11:01PM1.69m | 11:29AM1.72m | 11:45PM1.58m | 12:15PM1.68m | 00:31AM1.47m | 1:05PM1.62m | 1:21AM1.37m | 1:59PM1.57m | 2:16AM1.28m | 2:56PM1.53m | 3:14AM1.23m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:33AM-0.14m | 4:54PM-0.06m | 5:14AM-0.09m | 5:42PM0.03m | 5:57AM-0.01m | 6:33PM0.13m | 6:44AM0.07m | 7:32PM0.23m | 7:38AM0.15m | 8:32PM0.29m | 8:35AM0.20m | 9:31PM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 34 | 39 | 28 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | ESE 8 | E 11 | SE 4 | SE 8 | E 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 29 | 2 | 48 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 66 | 56 | 52 | 47 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 4 | E 11 | ESE 8 | E 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | SE 4 | ESE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | E 9 | — | NE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | E 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | — | WNW 3 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | S 4 | — | WSW 2 | SE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 818 | 565 | 2013 | 565 | 52 | 1587 | 0 | 565 | 565 | 52 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 588 | 209 | 588 | 707 | 453 |
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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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