Surf Forecasts:
Crow Point surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 860 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crow Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your wettie because it looks like we're in for a bit of a quiet ride here at Crow Point. This spot is a sheltered point that rarely breaks, so we need the stars to align just right, and honestly, for most of this 16-day window, they just aren't cooperating.
The overall pattern is pretty grim for the first week or so. We've got tiny, weak swell for days on end. You're looking at knee-high stuff or less, with the combined energy barely ticking over – mostly just a measly 10 to 34, which is about as weak as it gets. The winds are messy, often cross-off or onshore, and it's just not coming together. The water is sitting at about 66° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s little comfort when there’s nothing to ride.
There is one little glimmer, though it’s nothing to shout about. On Thursday, the 27th of August, we see a small pulse of swell. The morning bumps up to 4 ft from the SW, with enough energy to hit 150, but the wind is onshore, so it’s messy. By Thursday afternoon, things calm right down. The wind goes glassy – totally flat, clean conditions – and we get a 3 ft WSW swell at a short 7 seconds. The wave comment says it's "surfable but very ordinary," and I’d agree. It's the only time in the first week you could even get wet, but don't expect any gems. That glassy wind is a major positive for cleanliness, but the swell is tiny and weak (104 energy).
After that, it's back to the doldrums or blown-out junk until we hit the second week. On Friday, the 4th of September, the forecast shows a sudden jump in size – 8 ft from the WSW with a combined energy screaming up to 1041. That's a lot of juice. But the wind is straight onshore and the comment says it's "marginal." For a rarely-breaking point that needs a perfect W swell direction, a 8 ft onshore mess is more likely a kite-surfing spectacle than a paddle-friendly session. For any surfer, that’s expert-level size and just ugly.
The rest of the second week stays big – we’re talking 5 ft to 12 ft of SW swell with the energy climbing over 2000 at the end – but every session is dogged by strong onshore or cross-onshore winds. It’s a consistent run of big, messy, blown-out waves. There’s nothing here that stands out as a true "go" day. The setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddling a surfboard.
So, in short, there are no real standouts in this 16-day window at Crow Point. For those first 11 days, it’s practically flat or junk. And just when it gets some size, the wind ruins it. It’s a tough run, but for a spot that rarely breaks, a blank spell is more normal for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, I'd leave the board in the car.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 |
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14 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 145 | 77 | 98 | 55 | 76 | 698 | 316 | 483 | 789 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:08AM7.92m | 7:24PM8.36m | 7:41AM8.27m | 7:57PM8.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:14PM0.79m | 1:33AM0.57m | 1:44PM0.50m | 2:04AM0.35m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 4 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | W 8 | — | — |
14 | 6 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 77 | 98 | 55 | 5 | 698 | 316 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 14 | — | W 9 | SW 9 | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 4 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 10 | W 11 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 18 | — | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 24 | 10 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 7 | W 12 | — | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | SE 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SE 3 | SW 8 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 8 |
— | — | — | 7 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 145 | — | — | — | 76 | — | — | 483 | 789 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 74 | 33 | 408 | 338 | 265 | 83 | 269 | 102 | 83 | 87 | 110 | 72 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 82 | 81 | 413 | 448 | 498 |
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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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