Surf Forecasts:
Crossroads surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, ESE swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crossroads over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate. Rusty here again. Let's run through it in feet and Fahrenheit for you.
It's a flat start for the first week or so. There’s a big gap of nothing worthwhile from now through the end of August. Tiny swell and messy conditions, so don't bother paddling out.
Things pick up as September starts. The first real chance comes on the morning of the 1st of September at Crossroads. This sandbar is inconsistent, so don’t get your hopes up, but there’s a 1ft east swell with a very long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, giving it some punch for the size. The combined energy is 109 (moderate), and with glassy conditions and clear skies, it’ll be clean. The long period can make beach breaks a bit straight, but on a sandbar you might snag a few fun ones. For a spot that’s usually down, this is a bright spot.
The standout is the Thursday morning of the 3rd of September at Crossroads. A 3ft east swell with a 14-second period, and combined energy hits 428 (strong). That’s the biggest, most energetic swell of the period. Wind is offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, keeping the faces clean. The swell direction (east) matches what this spot loves, so the sandbar should be working well. The 3ft wave height is fine for most competent surfers but might be a lot for beginners. Thursday afternoon looks good too with cross-off winds, just slightly smaller at 3ft.
Friday 4th and Saturday 5th of September have some leftover swell, but nothing special—surfable but ordinary.
So the real standout is that Thursday 3rd of September morning at Crossroads. The long-period groundswell early in September is interesting, but that Thursday is the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 11 | 14 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 101 | 23 | 22 | 76 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:11AM1.29m | 6:39PM1.62m | 6:54AM1.35m | 7:18PM1.66m | 7:33AM1.42m | 7:53PM1.68m | 8:10AM1.50m | 8:29PM1.69m | 8:47AM1.57m | 9:06PM1.69m | 9:27AM1.65m | 9:45PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:21AM0.29m | 12:16PM0.20m | 1:06AM0.24m | 1:02PM0.16m | 1:44AM0.19m | 1:43PM0.13m | 2:19AM0.15m | 2:21PM0.10m | 2:51AM0.10m | 2:59PM0.08m | 3:22AM0.06m | 3:37PM0.06m | 3:54AM0.02m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | 7:58 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 7 | ESE 12 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 12 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | E 11 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 14 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 14 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 8 | ENE 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 6 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | E 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | S 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 9 | SE 4 | — | ESE 8 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 13 | 15 | — | 18 | 21 | — | 101 | 18 | — | 76 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 784 | 1262 | 0 | 665 | 1242 | 37 | 52 | 1209 | 111 | 843 | 1590 | 0 | 34 | 838 | 0 | 833 | 1475 | 833 |
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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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