Surf Forecasts:
Crow Point surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, W swell with 222 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crow Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one to call. We’ve got a 16-day window, but honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about for most of it. The outlook is lean, so let’s talk about what we’re working with.
The first hint of anything surfable appears on Friday, August 21st, but it’s a real struggle. Crow Point is a sheltered point that rarely breaks, which is the first problem. On Friday morning, we’re looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the west, with a short period of 9 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, which would usually be a good sign, but the combined swell energy is weak at just 62. The water is way warmer than normal at 66°, which feels odd. The setup is just poor – too small and weak to bother with.
The rest of August drifts by with nothing. Swell stays below 1ft, periods are all over the place but mostly short, and the wind is often cross or onshore. By the end of August and into early September, the swell does build – by Sunday, August 30th we’re seeing 5ft to 5ft from the WSW, but it’s all onshore wind (SW at 9-12 mph) and choppy. The energy climbs to moderate levels like 253 and 310, but the quality is junk. It’s a beach-and-reef setup that’s more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days, honestly.
The only real standout – and I’m reaching here – is on Thursday, September 3rd. In the morning, it’s dead glassy with a 1ft swell from the WSW, period 7 seconds. That’s tiny, but the combined energy is a pathetic 17. Later that afternoon, the swell jumps to 7ft from the northwest with a period of 6 seconds and strong energy of 328. The wind is cross-shore from the NW at 9 mph. This is big (over 5ft), so it’s expert-only territory, and the period is short, making it dumpy. It’s also blowing cross-shore, not offshore. For Crow Point, with that west optimum swell direction, the late-arriving northwest swell isn’t ideal. But if the wind lays off and it cleans up, a rare chance might appear. Don’t bank on it, though.
The rest of the period? More onshore wind, chop, and small weak swell. This is a long, quiet stretch for a spot that’s already unreliable. Forecasts can change, but right now, you’re looking at gaps of days with no real recommendation. Keep an eye on the wind, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the ESE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 5 | SW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
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54 | 49 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 27 | 22 | 64 | 108 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:46PM5.91m | 1:25AM5.65m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02PM2.97m | 7:42AM3.16m | 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 | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | E 4 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — |
54 | 49 | 4 | 29 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SW 13 | W 8 | N 4 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | W 12 | — | — |
5 | 7 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 16 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 12 | SW 15 | — | — | NW 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 8 | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NE 3 | NNE 2 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | 15 | 15 | 24 | — | 1 | 4 | 27 | 22 | 64 | 108 | 148 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 230 | 33 | 52 | 149 | 7 | 83 | 74 | 33 | 408 | 267 | 269 | 267 | 112 | 33 | 237 | 52 | 58 | 232 | 240 | 312 |
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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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