Surf Forecasts:
Crow Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with 303 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with W 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crow Point in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crow Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a flat spell for the most part. We've got a run of nothing much, with the first real pulse of energy not showing up until Tuesday the 25th. Before that, there's a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions. The only bright spot in the first week is a tiny window on Friday morning, the 21st, at Crow Point.
That Friday morning, we've got a clean 2ft west swell with a light NE offshore breeze. The water is sitting at 66.2°, which is a couple of degrees warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a nice bonus. The swell energy is weak (62), but for a beginner-friendly point break that rarely breaks, catching a clean little wave here is a rare treat. The wind is gentle and offshore, so it'll be glassy. Crowds are possible, but with waves this small, it might not be too packed.
The real story is the big spike on Tuesday the 25th. That morning, we see a 7ft west-southwest swell with a very strong energy reading (1142). That's a serious amount of power. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the southeast at 22 mph, making it lumpy and messy. This is a solid, expert-only sized swell, and with the wind making it rough, it's probably more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew. The afternoon eases a bit to 5ft, but the wind is still cross-onshore.
After that, the swell drops back down and the winds stay tricky. The 27th and 28th have some cleaner moments with offshore or cross-offshore winds, but the waves are back in the 2ft to 3ft range, and the energy is low. The 29th of August has a glassy Saturday afternoon with a 2ft west-southwest swell, but it's weak. Beyond that, into the first days of September, it's a mix of onshore winds and small, choppy surf.
So, the standout here is that Friday the 21st morning – a rare, clean, small wave at a spot that doesn't turn on often. The big swell on the 25th is for experts only, and only if they can handle the chop. Otherwise, it's a waiting game.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 173 | 95 | 95 | 46 | 53 | 271 | 267 | 299 | 160 | 66 | 48 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:29AM7.63m | 10:48PM7.45m | 11:07AM7.05m | 11:28PM6.77m | 11:50AM6.44m | 00:16AM6.13m | 12:46PM5.91m | 1:25AM5.65m | 2:09PM5.60m | 3:01AM5.52m | 3:45PM5.74m | 4:23AM5.83m | 4:52PM6.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:30PM1.30m | 4:51AM1.63m | 5:09PM1.89m | 5:32AM2.23m | 5:56PM2.48m | 6:24AM2.78m | 7:02PM2.97m | 7:42AM3.16m | 8:37PM3.17m | 9:21AM3.15m | 10:08PM2.95m | 10:37AM2.77m | 11:10PM2.47m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 17 | SW 17 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 173 | 6 | 12 | 46 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 160 | 66 | 48 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | — | W 17 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 16 | NW 6 | WNW 4 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | W 4 | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 6 | 15 | — | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 1 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | NW 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | — | 10 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | E 3 | E 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 95 | 95 | — | 53 | 271 | 267 | 299 | 10 | — | — | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 196 | 267 | 53 | 210 | 267 | 136 | 75 | 75 | 0 | 3 | 230 | 58 | 3 | 100 | 312 | 33 | 151 | 33 | 425 | 468 | 413 |
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