
Surf Forecasts:
Crow Point surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, NNW swell with 17 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 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
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 cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you: this is a tough one to write. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bust for a proper surf. Right from the start on Wednesday, July 15th, through to the end on Thursday, July 30th, every single reading is coming back as "poor surf conditions." There’s no standout day, no hidden gem, no window where it all comes together. The next two weeks are a flat, blown-out wasteland for paddle surfing.
The only spot we’ve got to look at is Crow Point. It’s a sheltered point break that, according to the numbers, "rarely breaks" anyway, so this blank run isn't as surprising as it might be at a more consistent beach. The swell direction is supposed to be from the west, but the energy is just pathetic. For the first week, from July 15th to July 22nd, the combined wave energy is a measly 2 to 28 (weak). We’re looking at knee-high dribble at best, with swell heights bouncing between 0.3 ft and 1.0 ft. The periods are short, mostly 8 to 10 seconds, so there’s no grunt behind it.
The wind is a mixed bag. There are a few moments of offshore wind, like Wednesday afternoon the 15th with a NE breeze at 12 mph, and Tuesday morning the 23rd with a light NE breeze at 6 mph. But with no swell to push, it doesn’t matter. Don’t get excited about the glassy conditions on Monday, July 27th either – the swell is only 1 ft to 2 ft, and the period is a weak 7 to 8 seconds. The water temp is a notable 4°F warmer than average for this time of year, sitting at 64°F, but that’s not going to fix the lack of waves.
Things try to pick up a little in the final days. On Wednesday, July 29th, we see a 3 ft swell from the west, but the period is a dismal 6 seconds and the wind is onshore from the SW at 6 mph. The energy bumps up to 98 (weak). By Thursday, July 30th, it’s 4 ft from the west with a 6 second period, and the combined energy hits 124 (moderate). But again, the wind is onshore from the SW and cross-onshore from the W, making it choppy. For a point break like Crow Point, that’s sloppy. At 4 ft, it’s still small enough for beginners, but the quality is poor because of the wind and short period.
Given the persistent small swell, onshore winds, and poor surf quality, this setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The best advice I can give is to save the wax for another day. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, it’s a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 18 | NW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
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17 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:50PM8.85m | 8:15AM8.58m | 8:36PM8.96m | 9:00AM8.52m | 9:20PM8.84m | 9:44AM8.28m | 10:04PM8.50m | 10:27AM7.90m | 10:47PM8.01m | 11:10AM7.42m | 11:31PM7.41m | 11:56AM6.91m | 00:19AM6.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34PM0.43m | 2:04AM0.20m | 2:21PM0.31m | 2:50AM0.19m | 3:05PM0.38m | 3:34AM0.37m | 3:48PM0.62m | 4:17AM0.72m | 4:31PM1.00m | 4:59AM1.18m | 5:15PM1.48m | 5:43AM1.69m | 6:02PM1.98m | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 3 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | W 10 | NNW 3 |
17 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 7 | W 9 | NW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | W 7 | W 10 |
10 | 10 | — | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 6 | W 16 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 18 | W 11 | W 7 | — | W 7 |
1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | E 2 | — | WNW 2 | NW 4 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | E 3 | NNE 2 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NE 2 | — |
8 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 14 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 151 | 151 | 313 | 149 | 232 | 33 | 83 | 1741 | 447 | 447 | 477 | 39 | 88 | 151 | 392 | 392 | 414 | 7 | 83 | 100 | 136 |
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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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