Crow Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

To be straight with you, it’s a pretty bleak 16-day stretch ahead. The water’s sitting at 64° – that’s 4° warmer than what we’d normally expect for this time of year, so it’s feeling more like a late summer bath than a proper July.

We’ve got a long gap of nothing worthwhile from the start right through to the 21st of July. The first few days have tiny dribbles – nothing above 2ft from the west – and the wind is mostly cross-off or fresh offshore, but the wave energy is just pathetic, barely registering (58 or less). It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. That’s a solid 11-day stretch of poor surf conditions.

The first real flicker of something happens on Tuesday the 21st of July. The swell picks up to 4ft from the west, but the energy is still only moderate (146). The problem is the wind is cross-shore and a bit messy, and the swell period is a weak 7 seconds. It’s not great, but it’s the first time we’ve seen any size. Wednesday the 22nd is interesting – we get a glassy, dead-calm window in the afternoon with 3ft from the west, but the period is still a short, weak 6 seconds. The energy is building but still low (91). It’s clean, but the waves will be fat and weak.

The only real standout comes later, on Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th of July. The swell pushes up to 4ft and 5ft from the west-southwest, with moderate energy values climbing into the 160s and 290s. The wind is cross-on or cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the most size we’ll see all fortnight. The period on the 25th creeps up to 9 seconds, so there’s a bit more push. Just keep in mind, Crow Point is a sheltered spot that rarely breaks – it’s inconsistent at the best of times, so this is a rare window where it might actually have a few rideable lines. Don’t expect a crowd because it’s not a classic day, but for a dedicated local, it’s the closest thing to a session.

So, honestly, if you’re keen, keep your eyes on the 24th and 25th. The rest of the window is a write-off for a proper paddle. If the wind turns onshore and the swell gets bigger, it might be more interesting for a kite than a surfboard.

Rusty.

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