Surf Forecasts:
Crouching Lion surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, ENE swell with 1,901 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crouching Lion this week:
The surf forecast for Crouching Lion over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crouching Lion in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crouching Lion over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Crouching Lion. Straight up, this is a tough run. We’ve got a lot of days with messy, cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions. The good news is there’s a narrow window where things clean up, and that’s where you want to be.
The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is basically normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The only real standout in this whole 16-day stretch is Tuesday the 8th. That morning, we get a clean offshore breeze from the south at 16 mph, with a 6 ft swell rolling in from the ENE. The period is 11 seconds, so it’s got some proper groundswell energy behind it – you’ll feel that push. The combined energy is sitting at 885 (moderate), so nothing crazy, but with offshore conditions, it’ll be lined up nicely. This is a point break, so that longer period should wrap in well. Afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore wind, still around 6 ft. This is the best shot you’ll get. Keep in mind, Crouching Lion is inconsistent, so don’t expect magic every day.
Now, the rest of the first week is mostly a write-off. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are plagued by fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, with swell hovering around 7 ft to 8 ft – that’s size, but the wind’s just ruining it. Wednesday the 9th through to Saturday the 12th are all cross-onshore and choppy, with wave heights dropping off. It’s just not worth paddling out.
From Sunday the 13th right through to Monday the 21st of September, we’re looking at a long, bleak stretch. Nearly every session is rated as poor surf conditions. Winds stay cross-onshore, swell sizes drop to between 2 ft and 5 ft, and periods are short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds. The combined energy drops into the low hundreds – weak stuff. That’s a solid week-plus of nothing doing. It’s not unusual for this area to go quiet, but it’s still a bummer.
Honestly, if you can, make the call for Tuesday the 8th. That’s your day. For everything else, you might as well leave the board in the car.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the S by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1261 | 1155 | 1312 | 1901 | 694 | 1294 | 885 | 698 | 356 | 177 | 206 | 204 | 286 | 186 | 191 | 204 | 404 | 597 | 377 | 209 | 387 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:06PM0.87m | 10:48PM0.37m | 12:41PM0.90m | 11:50PM0.45m | 1:11PM0.90m | 00:39AM0.53m | 1:37PM0.87m | 1:24AM0.59m | 2:00PM0.83m | 2:09AM0.65m | 2:19PM0.77m | 2:53AM0.68m | 2:34PM0.70m | 3:38AM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:51PM0.29m | 5:18AM-0.01m | 7:46PM0.26m | 6:11AM-0.02m | 7:58PM0.23m | 6:56AM-0.01m | 8:15PM0.18m | 7:38AM0.04m | 8:34PM0.14m | 8:19AM0.10m | 8:55PM0.10m | 9:00AM0.18m | 9:17PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | E 12 | SW 11 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 7 | E 12 | ENE 12 | NNE 7 | SSW 15 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 72 | 85 | 1312 | 63 | 694 | 1294 | 885 | 698 | 356 | 177 | 166 | 158 | 104 | 186 | 98 | 142 | 48 | 22 | 49 | 82 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | E 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | E 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 50 | 78 | 134 | 92 | 98 | 304 | 79 | 140 | 134 | 168 | 60 | 33 | 27 | 103 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 4 | 24 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SSW 17 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 9 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 9 | SW 13 | NW 15 |
| kJ | 5 | 35 | 65 | 19 | 94 | 116 | 115 | 72 | 28 | 65 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | E 12 | — | ENE 13 | ENE 7 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 1261 | 1155 | — | 1901 | 327 | 86 | 75 | 112 | — | — | 206 | 204 | 286 | — | 191 | 204 | 404 | 597 | 377 | 209 | 387 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 26 | 144 | 75 | 90 | 90 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 30 |
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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).
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