
Surf Forecasts:
Crow Point surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crow Point this week:
The surf forecast for Crow Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crow Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crow Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get straight into it. Crow Point’s a tricky little point break that rarely breaks, so when I say we’ve got a long stretch ahead with almost nothing rideable, I’m not surprised. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for decent surf. We’re talking about a solid two weeks where the conditions just don’t line up. The swell is small, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the energy is weak. There’s a lot of flat spells in between.
The first real pulse of any size doesn’t show up until Saturday the 15th, with a morning swell of 4ft from the west, but the wind is cross-onshore and the period is short at 8 seconds. The combined energy (182) is still moderate, but the surf quality is poor. Not worth getting excited about. The following days are similar – a bit of west swell, but the wind is never clean enough to make it worthwhile.
The biggest swell arrives on Wednesday the 19th, with 8ft from the west early on, and combined energy jumping to 585. That’s strong wave energy, but the wind is onshore, the period is a mediocre 8 seconds, and it’s messy. Thursday the 20th is also big – 7ft in the morning, 7ft in the afternoon – but again, onshore wind and poor conditions. This is the kind of setup that’s more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly. Too big for beginners, and the quality just isn’t there for experts either.
The only real stand-out moment is Tuesday the 11th, early morning. Glassy, calm wind, and a tiny 1ft west swell, but it’s a rare moment of clean conditions. The problem is the swell is nearly non-existent. You’d be lucky to get a knee-high wave. It’s a tease.
The water temperature is 66°, which is 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s notably warm, so you won’t need a thick suit.
Look, Crow Point is a fickle spot. It rarely breaks, and when it does, the wind usually ruins it. This outlook is a classic blank run for the area. It doesn’t tend to stay poor for long, forecasts can change, but right now, there’s not a single day I’d tell you to paddle out. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 12 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
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76 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 26 | 98 | 123 | 132 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 12:03PM7.01m | 00:32AM6.91m | 1:07PM6.65m | 1:46AM6.57m | 2:28PM6.51m | 3:13AM6.56m | 3:53PM6.77m | 4:32AM6.93m | 5:04PM7.34m | 5:36AM7.50m | 6:01PM8.01m | 6:28AM8.06m | 6:50PM8.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM1.87m | 6:38AM2.05m | 7:14PM2.21m | 7:58AM2.31m | 8:43PM2.29m | 9:28AM2.24m | 10:12PM1.99m | 10:46AM1.82m | 11:22PM1.43m | 11:48AM1.26m | 00:19AM0.83m | 12:38PM0.72m | 1:06AM0.36m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 12 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 26 | 98 | 123 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 10 | W 8 | — | — | WNW 3 |
— | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 4 | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | — | — | W 12 | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 11 | SW 6 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | W 3 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
76 | 31 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 428 | 312 | 396 | 416 | 409 | 151 | 151 | 136 | 305 | 154 | 135 | 131 | 444 | 136 | 136 | 428 | 7 | 4 | 131 | 0 |
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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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