Crow Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.07° N 4.21° W

Crow Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crow Point sea temperature is
18.9°C
2.4° 

Crow Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Crow Point surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,059 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crow Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Crow Point.

First up, the water is sitting at 66° which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s noticeably warm, a real bonus for those early sessions.

Right from the start, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough outlook. Crow Point is a sheltered point break that rarely breaks, and for the first six days, the swell is just a whisper. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft, and the wind isn't doing us any favours. It's cross-off or cross-shore pretty much the whole time, so the bits of swell that do show up are going to be weak and unappealing. The combined swell energy is weak, staying under 100 for days, often sitting in the teens and twenties.

The first real pulse of energy comes through on Thursday the 27th, but it arrives with onshore winds and rain. Swell jumps to 4ft to 4ft from the SW, with period of 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (165), but the conditions are poor, so it’s a write-off.

Friday the 28th of August is our one and only chance for a surf. That morning, it’s glassy – dead calm – and the swell is 5ft from the WSW. The period is short at 7 seconds, but the energy is moderate (191). The comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," but that glassy wind makes it the best window we’ve got. The water is still that warm anomaly. The swell direction is WSW, which isn't the optimum W for this spot, but with zero wind and a bit of size, it’s the standout. If you’re an experienced surfer who knows this bank, be there at dawn.

After that Friday morning window, it’s a mess. From Saturday the 29th right through to the end of the 16-day run, the wind stays cross-on or onshore, often strong. The swell bumps up a bit – 5ft to 7ft – and the energy gets strong, hitting 512 on the 3rd of September. But with onshore winds and short, choppy periods, that’s more of a wind-blown washing machine than anything else. For a beach-and-reef setup like this, that kind of energy with strong cross-onshore wind looks more interesting for kite-surfing than paddle-surfing.

So, to sum it up: there’s basically an 8-day gap with no decent surf at the start, and then only one true standout session – Friday the 28th morning. Don’t hold your breath for the rest of the run. Stay hopeful though, things can change quick.

Stay wet,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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WSW
10
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9
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9
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0.2
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
10
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9
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7
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7
2.4
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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27
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18
18
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8
16
24
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18
93
98
121
416
623
958
Wind (km/h)
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NE
20
NNW
10
N
15
ENE
15
N
10
ESE
30
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25
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25
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30
ESE
15
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15
SSE
5
SW
10
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25
SSW
30
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20
SW
15
WNW
30
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High Tide
2:09PM5.60m
3:01AM5.52m
3:45PM5.74m
4:23AM5.83m
4:52PM6.21m
5:18AM6.35m
5:39PM6.80m
5:59AM6.91m
6:17PM7.40m
6:35AM7.45m
6:51PM7.94m
7:08AM7.92m
7:24PM8.36m
Low Tide
8:37PM3.17m
9:21AM3.15m
10:08PM2.95m
10:37AM2.77m
11:10PM2.47m
11:29AM2.24m
11:54PM1.92m
12:08PM1.70m
00:30AM1.39m
12:42PM1.20m
1:03AM0.93m
1:14PM0.79m
1:33AM0.57m
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Feels °C
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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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