Surf Forecasts:
Crouching Lion surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, E swell with 799 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crouching Lion over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s talk about what’s happening at Crouching Lion. It’s a point break that’s exposed to swell, but honestly, looking out over this 16-day window, it’s a tough stretch. This spot is inconsistent at the best of times, and we’re in a real dry spell here.
The first decent looking day doesn’t roll around until Friday the 25th of September, and even then, it’s marginal. For nearly two full weeks, from now through to the 24th, it’s pretty much all poor conditions. We’ve got a persistent cross-onshore wind from the east and northeast absolutely wrecking things. Swell size bounces around, but with that wind and short period energy—mostly 6 to 9 seconds—it’s just choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out for.
Finally, on Friday the 25th, we see a shift. The morning is the first real hint of something better, with a light cross-shore wind and a 6 ft swell from the east. The combined energy is hefty at 812, but the wave comment is still 'marginal'. The real interest is Friday afternoon, though. A long-period groundswell from the NNW rolls in with a 15-second period, producing a 4 ft swell. The combined energy jumps right up to 1271, showing there’s serious power there. Because it’s such a long period, it will wrap into a point like this well, but it might be a bit straight for beach breaks—so Crouching Lion is the spot. Still, it only scores a 'marginal' rating.
The standout window is Saturday the 26th. The morning is looking like the true highlight. We get a light cross-offshore breeze from the southeast, clean conditions, and a solid 5 ft groundswell from the NNW with a 14-second period. The energy reading is a strong 1066. This is the best on offer: clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers. By the afternoon, it’s still good with a 13-second period and 940 energy, though the wind swings a bit more side-offshore from the south-southeast.
If you're looking to time it, Saturday the 26th morning is your call. This is a rare and inconsistent spot, so when it lines up, you gotta be on it. Just know that crowds are possible here when it’s good.
Stay patient, and I’ll see you out there.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 204 | 216 | 160 | 125 | 135 | 138 | 115 | 123 | 100 | 69 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 145 | 154 | 268 | 397 | 438 | 494 | 799 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:19PM0.77m | 2:53AM0.68m | 2:34PM0.70m | 3:38AM0.70m | 2:46PM0.64m | 4:24AM0.70m | 2:51PM0.58m | 5:14AM0.68m | 2:47PM0.53m | 6:20AM0.65m | 2:04PM0.51m | 8:21AM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:55PM0.10m | 9:00AM0.18m | 9:17PM0.06m | 9:41AM0.27m | 9:39PM0.05m | 10:26AM0.34m | 10:02PM0.05m | 11:17AM0.40m | 10:26PM0.06m | 12:48PM0.45m | 10:53PM0.09m | 11:32PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 11 | NNE 7 | SW 18 | E 11 | E 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 22 | 57 | 75 | 115 | 135 | 138 | 115 | 123 | 100 | 69 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 59 | 31 | 79 | 82 | 136 | 35 | 124 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 22 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NNE 7 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 22 | 24 | 125 | 46 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 8 | 45 | 14 | 47 | 44 | 20 | 80 | 3 | 76 | 25 | 24 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | NW 12 | SE 8 | SW 14 | NNE 10 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | N 10 | SW 11 | S 11 | SSW 19 | S 10 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 11 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 60 | 37 | 95 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 37 | 2 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 10 | ENE 10 | — | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 |
| kJ | 204 | 216 | 160 | — | 7 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 47 | 145 | 154 | 268 | 397 | 438 | 494 | 799 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 24 | 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).
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