Surf Forecasts:
Crow Point surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with 349 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crow Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for Crow Point. To be straight with you, the good news is there isn’t any. There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. If you’re hanging for a wave, you might want to look elsewhere or take up a new hobby for a bit.
We’re starting on the 16th of August, and it’s a rough go. We’ve got a dribble of swell, but it’s messy and weak. The energy is basically non-existent (18), and the wind is all over the place. It’s a frustrating mix of cross-shore and cross-onshore, which is just enough to chop up the tiny waves and make it completely uninviting. It’s a flat, choppy mess. This goes on for days. The swell stays small, and the wind stays wrong, or if it goes offshore, it’s on the tiny stuff which is just as useless. We’re looking at a barren stretch for a solid week and a half. There’s just nothing to get excited about.
There are a few moments where the wind swings offshore and cleans things up, like the morning of the 22nd, but the swell is only 1ft. It’s flat. You’d be surfing ankle-biters if you could even catch one. The energy is weak (32) and the period is average, but there’s just no power. The same story plays out for the 23rd and 24th. Clean, but absolutely tiny. It’s the kind of surf you’d paddle out for just to sit on your board and enjoy the ocean, not to actually ride a wave.
Then, the wind turns cross-offshore on the 26th, but the swell has completely backed off. It’s just a ripple. This flat spell really is the norm around here, so don’t be too surprised.
Hold on, though. There is a flicker of life. The morning of the 28th of August is our only real standout, and even then, it’s a “promising but less certain” call this far out. A proper swell finally shows up, jumping to 7ft from the WSW with a 9-second period. The energy is strong, really strong (1105). That’s the most power we’ve seen in this whole forecast. The wind is light and cross-shore, which at a sheltered point like Crow Point might just make it workable. This is the one to keep an eye on. It’s going to be big, probably too big for the beginners and pushing into expert territory. It’s a long-range call, so don’t book the day off work just yet, but it’s the only real opportunity on the horizon.
After that, the swell fades back down quickly into the end of the month, and we’re back to the same old story. It looks like this stretch is best spent doing house chores or daydreaming about better days.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 5 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 27 | 52 | 199 | 91 | 62 | 116 | 143 | 349 | 199 | 107 | 90 | 56 | 39 | 24 | 14 | 19 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:15AM8.53m | 9:33PM8.63m | 9:52AM8.14m | 10:11PM8.10m | 10:29AM7.63m | 10:48PM7.45m | 11:07AM7.05m | 11:28PM6.77m | 11:50AM6.44m | 00:16AM6.13m | 12:46PM5.91m | 1:25AM5.65m | 2:09PM5.60m | 3:01AM5.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:18PM0.38m | 3:40AM0.55m | 3:54PM0.78m | 4:15AM1.05m | 4:30PM1.30m | 4:51AM1.63m | 5:09PM1.89m | 5:32AM2.23m | 5:56PM2.48m | 6:24AM2.78m | 7:02PM2.97m | 7:42AM3.16m | 8:37PM3.17m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 5 | W 8 | W 16 | W 7 | W 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 10 |
18 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 199 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 199 | 35 | 90 | 56 | 39 | 24 | 14 | 19 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 7 | W 18 | — | W 17 | — | W 17 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | SW 13 | NW 4 | W 11 | W 8 | NW 4 |
— | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | 5 | — | 6 | — | — | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | W 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | — | W 5 | W 7 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | — | W 7 | NNW 3 | N 4 | NW 2 | — | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 3 |
— | — | 2 | — | 27 | 52 | — | 91 | 62 | 116 | 143 | 349 | — | 107 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 8 | 7 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 248 | 372 | 235 | 313 | 267 | 357 | 313 | 267 | 267 | 305 | 344 | 305 | 305 | 256 | 52 | 137 | 137 | 137 | 154 | 103 | 87 |
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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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