
Surf Forecasts:
Crow Point surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with 90 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crow Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m gonna level with ya. Right now, and for the next couple of weeks, it’s a tough beat. We’ve got this one spot, Crow Point, and it’s a point break that’s sheltered and only rarely breaks, so you gotta be patient. The forecast is a long, dry spell of "poor surf conditions" for the entire 16-day window, with no scores above zero. This is one of those stretches where you’re better off tying the board to the roof and going for a drive.
The first record kicks off on Friday, July 31st, but it’s a total non-starter. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW at a weak 5-second period, so it’s just wind slop. The combined energy is a measly 29 (weak), and it’s a cross-shore breeze at 12 mph. It’s a write-off.
The water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is a good 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s notable – feels like a warm bath compared to the norm, but it won’t help the waves.
We roll into Saturday, August 1st, and the swell drops to 2ft from the W, period still a pathetic 5 seconds. Energy is 39 (weak). The morning is clean with a cross-off breeze, but it’s just too small and weak to do anything on. Sunday, August 2nd, sees the swell bottom out at 1ft from the WSW with an 8-second period. Energy is a weak 22. The afternoon gets a glassy offshore breeze from the NE at 3 mph, but again, you’re looking at barely a ripple.
The pattern keeps repeating. Monday, August 3rd, has a 2ft swell from the WSW with a 9-second period, energy building to 80 (still weak). The morning is clean, but it’s not enough to get excited about. Tuesday and Wednesday flirt with a 3ft swell, but the wind goes onshore or choppy, and the period drops back to 7 seconds. The energy climbs to 86-90, still only moderate at best, but the quality is ruined by the wind.
For the rest of the first week and into the second, it’s the same story: swell heights hover between 0.3ft and 2ft, periods are short (6-9 seconds), and the combined energy stays weak (10-47). The only glimmer is a glassy morning on Tuesday, August 11th, with a 1ft swell from the WSW at a 10-second period, energy at 36. But 1ft is ankle-snappers, and the period is still just moderate.
The last few days, from August 14th to 15th, we see a little bump to 3ft from the W with a 7-second period, energy hitting 88. But the wind is howling onshore or cross-onshore at 15-18 mph, making it a choppy, blown-out mess. For a point break that needs clean conditions, this is just a waste.
Honestly, there’s nothing here that’s even a "standout" option. The wave energy never gets past moderate, and the consistent poor surf conditions mean you’re gambling on a sandbar that rarely breaks anyway. This is one of those times where the forecast is honest – you’re better off waiting for the next system or finding a river mouth that might pull something from the WSW swell, but even then, it’s a long shot. The 16-day window is a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual.
So, hang loose, keep the board in the bag, and check back in a week. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a no-go.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | W 10 |
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25 | 27 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 51 | 80 | 90 | 59 | 48 | 86 | 33 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:24PM8.24m | 8:41AM8.00m | 8:58PM8.32m | 9:15AM8.02m | 9:32PM8.27m | 9:51AM7.93m | 10:09PM8.09m | 10:29AM7.71m | 10:49PM7.78m | 11:12AM7.40m | 11:35PM7.36m | 12:03PM7.01m | 00:32AM6.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:11PM0.89m | 2:32AM0.80m | 2:42PM0.79m | 3:04AM0.76m | 3:14PM0.80m | 3:36AM0.81m | 3:48PM0.92m | 4:11AM0.98m | 4:25PM1.15m | 4:50AM1.26m | 5:09PM1.48m | 5:37AM1.64m | 6:03PM1.87m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 |
2 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 51 | 80 | 90 | 59 | 48 | — | 33 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
1 | 3 | 10 | 19 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | — | W 12 | W 12 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | E 2 | ENE 2 | — | — | — | W 3 | SSW 2 | WSW 7 | — | SW 7 | WSW 6 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — |
25 | 27 | 13 | — | 11 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 86 | — | 23 | 22 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 342 | 834 | 304 | 137 | 154 | 136 | 409 | 136 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 4 | 131 | 131 | 98 | 329 | 81 | 137 | 342 | 154 | 413 |
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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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