
Surf Forecasts:
Crouching Lion surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crouching Lion this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crouching Lion in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crouching Lion over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. I’ve been staring at the charts for Crouching Lion and, honestly, it’s a bit of a rough stretch. The wave energy is there, but the wind just keeps messing it up. We’re looking at a solid run of cross-onshore conditions that are going to keep things choppy and messy. The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
The first few days are pretty much a write-off for good surf. Thursday afternoon kicks off with some rain showers and a 3ft ENE windswell, but the 20 km/h cross-onshore breeze is going to have it all chopped up. The energy is weak at 108. Friday and Saturday see the swell nudge up a bit to 4ft – 5ft, but the wind stays on it, so it’s still going to be a battle. The energy is picking up, going from 72 up to 192, but it’s not helping the shape. The period is short, around 5-6 seconds, so it’s just a messy windswell.
Sunday the swell builds a little more, hitting 5ft – 6ft with the period stretching to 7 seconds. The energy is getting more moderate, jumping into the 300s, but that 25 km/h cross-onshore wind is just ruining any chance of a clean face. It’s going to be lumpy and hard work.
Monday and Tuesday keep the same theme: 5ft – 5ft of swell, but the wind, while occasionally dropping to 20 km/h, is still cross-onshore or straight cross. The energy hangs in the low to mid-200s. It’s not big, but it’s not clean. You’re gonna be fighting the chop the whole time.
Then we start to see the swell really start to build for the second week. From Wednesday the 13th, the size climbs from 5ft up to a peak around the 18th and 19th. We’re talking 7ft to 8ft of ENE swell. The energy readings are getting strong, hitting 600-700. But here’s the kicker – the wind is still a relentless cross-onshore, and it’s actually picking up. By the 15th and 16th, we’re seeing 35 km/h winds. That’s not surfable for anyone but a masochist. It’s going to be a full-on, blown-out mess. The period is around 8 seconds, which is okay, but with that wind, it’s just going to be a wall of whitewater. This setup is looking way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.
The swell starts to ease off after the 19th, dropping back to 5ft – 5ft by the 21st, but the wind stays on it. The whole 16-day window is just a story of constant cross-onshore wind and poor surf conditions. There’s no standout day, no window of glass.
So, the honest truth from me, Rusty, is that there are no good surf options on the table for Crouching Lion in this forecast. If you’re desperate, you might find a few closeouts on the lower end of the swell, but you’ll be fighting the wind the whole time. The forecast can change, but right now, I’d be finding something else to do.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 44 | 48 | 83 | 176 | 153 | 200 | 326 | 284 | 337 | 397 | 292 | 232 | 269 | 208 | 181 | 160 | 134 | 131 | 200 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:45AM0.79m | 12:28PM0.87m | 1:07PM0.93m | 11:08PM0.39m | 1:44PM0.95m | 00:15AM0.44m | 2:17PM0.96m | 1:10AM0.48m | 2:48PM0.93m | 2:03AM0.52m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:02AM-0.00m | 4:16AM-0.04m | 5:20AM-0.09m | 8:36PM0.31m | 6:15AM-0.12m | 8:46PM0.29m | 7:03AM-0.13m | 9:07PM0.26m | 7:48AM-0.10m | 9:32PM0.23m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | NNW 7 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 13 | NE 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
43 | 32 | 14 | 9 | 30 | 36 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 23 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 42 | 39 | 62 | 155 | 152 | 257 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NE 12 | N 7 | SSW 14 | N 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NNW 8 | SSE 8 | S 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 7 |
12 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 30 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 49 | 45 | 44 | 11 | 14 | 119 | 55 | 33 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 19 | N 6 | SSW 14 | S 10 | N 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 |
53 | 44 | 48 | 83 | 176 | 153 | 200 | 326 | 284 | 337 | 397 | 292 | 232 | 269 | 208 | 181 | 160 | 134 | 131 | 200 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 24 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 30 | 36 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 37 | 36 |
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The above surf forecast table for Crouching Lion provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crouching Lion can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crouching Lion 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 (Crouching Lion) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Crouching Lion may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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