Surf Forecasts:
Crushers surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 3,483 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crushers this week:
The surf forecast for Crushers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crushers in the next 16 days are 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crushers over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1216 | 936 | 924 | 1267 | 886 | 550 | 289 | 440 | 418 | 1832 | 1255 | 715 | 431 | 291 | 404 | 1716 | 3001 | 2813 | 2231 | 2035 | 1500 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:48PM0.83m | 2:55AM0.66m | 11:50AM0.92m | 1:02AM0.62m | 11:40AM1.06m | 00:18AM0.68m | 11:50AM1.19m | 00:13AM0.78m | 12:06PM1.30m | 00:22AM0.89m | 12:24PM1.38m | 00:36AM1.00m | 12:43PM1.41m | 00:53AM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:02PM0.28m | 5:37AM0.64m | 7:09PM0.28m | 5:03AM0.50m | 6:40PM0.23m | 5:15AM0.35m | 6:35PM0.15m | 5:35AM0.21m | 6:40PM0.08m | 5:57AM0.09m | 6:51PM0.02m | 6:21AM0.00m | 7:04PM-0.02m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — |
1216 | 936 | 924 | 1267 | 886 | 550 | 289 | 6 | — | — | — | 715 | 431 | 291 | 404 | 1716 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 19 | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 24 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
86 | 285 | 369 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 91 | 22 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 15 | — | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | N 4 | SW 14 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
— | 55 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 13 | 440 | 418 | 1832 | 1255 | 66 | — | — | — | 11 | 3001 | 2813 | 2231 | 2035 | 1500 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 489 | 287 | 491 | 552 | 552 | 491 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 642 | 511 | 1046 | 1046 | 964 | 940 |
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Information about the Crushers Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Crushers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crushers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crushers 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 (Crushers) 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 Crushers 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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