Crow Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, it's Rusty here. I've got to be straight with you—this is a rough run for Crow Point. There's a massive gap with no good surf to start, and even when the swell shows up, the conditions are all wrong. Let's break it down.

The first half of this forecast is a total write-off. From Monday the 24th of August right through to the end of the month, we're looking at nothing but tiny, gutless swell and messy cross-onshore winds. The wave energy is weak, ranging from just 23 to 148 (combined energy), with heights barely scraping 2ft on a good day. The water's sitting at 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only positive. It's a blank stretch where you're better off doing something else.

We finally get a pulse of energy on Monday the 31st of August, with a solid 10ft swell rolling in from the west, and the wave energy jumps to 1784 (combined energy)—that's strong. But here's the killer: the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, absolutely wrecking the surface. The wave comment is "poor surf conditions" across the board. The swell's too big for beginners, and with that wind, it's only for the most hardcore out there, and even then it's a battle.

The pattern continues into September, with moderate to strong swell, but the wind never lets up. On the 7th of September, we see a massive groundswell—10ft from the west with a very long period of 16 seconds, and energy readings of 5532 and 4827 (combined energy). That's a serious amount of power, but again, it's a cross-onshore mess with fresh breeze. This kind of long-period swell would be better suited to a point or reef break, but Crow Point is sheltered and exposed to the west, so it's not getting the right direction. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing given the strong wind and lumpy conditions.

If you're desperate, the best chance might be Friday the 4th of September morning, with a 4ft west swell at 10 seconds and moderate energy (284 combined). The wind is still cross-onshore, but it's a moderate breeze, so it's a bit less messy. That's about as good as it gets, and it's still only marginal.

In short, there's no standout session here. The water's warm, but the wind is a constant problem, and the swell direction never lines up. It's a tough outlook, but that's the way it goes sometimes. Keep an eye on it—forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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