Crow Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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