
Surf Forecasts:
Crow Point surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crow Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crow Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. 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 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crow Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one to write. I’ve been staring at the charts for Crow Point, and honestly, it’s not looking like much of a surf outlook for the next 16 days. We’ve got a blank run from now until the end of the forecast period.
Let’s break it down. Crow Point is a sheltered, west-facing point break that only breaks rarely. That’s the core problem, and it’s on full display here. The water is a very warm 66°F – that’s 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a real standout. You’d be tempted to get in, but the waves just aren’t cooperating.
The first few days out of the gate, starting Tuesday the 28th of July, are a total write-off. We’re looking at a tiny 2ft to 0.7ft swell with a weak energy reading (37) and short period, paired with a mostly cross-onshore breeze. The whole first week is like that. The swell direction is mostly from the W, which is the optimum for Crow Point, but the size is pathetic and the wind is never clean. The best we see is a couple of “clean” mornings on the 1st and 2nd of August, but with a pathetic 1ft of weak WSW swell, it’s just not enough to get the point going. It’s a flat spell.
Second week, from around the 3rd of August, we finally see the swell energy start to pick up. The combined energy hits moderate levels, like 223 on the 4th of August, and the swell height bumps up to 4ft from the WSW. But the wind is a problem – it’s almost always a cross-onshore, making it choppy. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell with any real shape. Then on the 9th of August, the energy jumps to a strong 441 with a 5ft swell from the W, but it’s accompanied by rain showers, a cross breeze, and a fresh cross-shore chop. That’s a messy, blown-out peak at best, and for a rarely-breaking spot like this, it’s just not on.
Even with a bit of swell, the quality is described as “poor” every single day. The wind is always up, the period is short, or the swell is too small. There’s just no window where a clean, rideable wave lines up at Crow Point. A 5ft swell on a point with a solid cross-breeze can be a bumpy, frustrating session.
So, the bottom line: there’s nothing to recommend. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, a 16-day run like this isn’t a huge surprise. Forecasts can change, but for now, you’re better off keeping the boards in the car and finding something else to do. The ocean is warm, but it’s not waving.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 52 | 38 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 64 | 55 | 165 | 298 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:39PM7.30m | 6:58AM7.30m | 7:16PM7.71m | 7:33AM7.62m | 7:50PM8.03m | 8:07AM7.86m | 8:24PM8.24m | 8:41AM8.00m | 8:58PM8.32m | 9:15AM8.02m | 9:32PM8.27m | 9:51AM7.93m | 10:09PM8.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:28PM1.76m | 00:51AM1.54m | 1:05PM1.39m | 1:27AM1.21m | 1:39PM1.09m | 2:00AM0.96m | 2:11PM0.89m | 2:32AM0.80m | 2:42PM0.79m | 3:04AM0.76m | 3:14PM0.80m | 3:36AM0.81m | 3:48PM0.92m | ||||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 11 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
31 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 64 | 55 | 54 | 298 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 7 | W 10 | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 10 | — | WNW 4 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — |
6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 | — | 3 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | WNW 3 | — | W 5 | NW 3 | E 2 | NE 3 | — | — | WSW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 12 | 52 | 38 | — | — | 13 | 4 | — | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 165 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 110 | 83 | 131 | 267 | 267 | 827 | 341 | 135 | 135 | 342 | 342 | 137 | 154 | 7 | 151 | 74 | 3 | 4 | 81 | 61 |
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Information about the Crow Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Crow Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crow Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crow Point 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 (Crow Point) 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 Crow Point 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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