Crystal Beach surf break

Crystal Beach surfForecast / Lake Erie / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 29 Nov 2025 EST
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Crystal Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Crystal Beach sea temperature is
8.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crystal Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Crystal Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crystal Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 5th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 5th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 30th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystal Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Mon night. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Sun morning, min -2°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A light covering of new snow on Tue morning turning to drizzle on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Wed afternoon, min -5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
29
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Monday
01
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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W
0.3
WSW
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SSE
3
SSW
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W
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0.2
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0.4
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0.4
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Energy kJ (?)2035994329334421413431495958671788217227500
Wind
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15
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Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sunrise7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:30--7:31--
Sunset-4:44--4:43--4:43--4:43--4:42--4:42--4:42-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C123443-1-10110232-1-1-2-1-12
Feels °C (?)-4-1-6-6-7-5-5-5-5-2-4-7-8-7-7-7-8-9-6-60
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Information about the Crystal Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Crystal Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Crystal Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crystal Beach 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 (Crystal Beach) 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 Crystal Beach 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.

Crystal Beach is 13 km (8 miles) from Port Colborne. If you plan a holiday in Lake Erie - Canada, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Colborne. Port Colborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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