Crystals Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.37° N 74.41° W

Crystals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crystals sea temperature is
24.4° C
2.0° 

Crystals surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Crystals surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, S swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crystals this week:

The surf forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crystals in the next 16 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 5s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you – this 16-day stretch for Crystals (beach/jetty) is a real bummer. We’ve got a long, flat spell to kick things off, and it’s not until the last few days that we even see a pulse worth paddling out for. The water is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit if you’re waiting for something to happen.

The first week and a half is basically a write-off. From Tuesday, July 14, right through to Saturday, July 25, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell – mostly under 1ft – with combined wave energy readings that are well below 100 (most are in the teens or twenties). Wednesday morning the 15th offers a few clean 1ft lines with a gentle offshore from the west, but it’s so small it’s barely a ripple. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are glassy in the mornings but the swell is only 0.3ft. There’s just nothing to work with.

Then things start to nudge up. On Saturday, July 25, we get a bit of a lift. The afternoon brings 4ft from the ESE with a period of 7 seconds, and combined energy hits 126 – that’s moderate energy. The wind is cross-off from the SSW, so it’s clean. It’s not great, but it’s the first real sign of life. Sunday, July 26, is the best we’ve got. The morning has 3ft from the SE (8 seconds, energy 129), and the afternoon goes glassy with 4ft from the SE (8 seconds, energy 156). The waves are described as “surfable but very ordinary” – and honestly, for this spot, that’s it. The swell direction is from the SE, and the optimum for Crystals is NE, so it’s a bit off. But with glassy conditions and a little push, you might get a few grovelly ones. It’s not a standout, it’s just the best of a quiet run.

Monday, July 27, holds onto some 3ft to 2ft energy with glassy conditions in the morning, but it fades quickly. After that, it’s back to tiny stuff. The whole period is a long gap of no real surf, with only the last few days offering anything rideable. If you’re desperate, the 26th is your day. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and wait for the forecasts to change – it’s not usually this flat for this long.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.3
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9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
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8
0.2
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8
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8
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9
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8
0.1
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13
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12
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0.1
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
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20
11
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9
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11
7
7
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7
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6
6
6
1
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
15
W
25
W
10
NW
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
NW
5
NNE
15
SSE
15
S
15
ESE
15
SW
20
SW
15
W
15
W
15
NNW
5
NE
15
S
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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High Tide
8:19PM1.73m
8:53AM1.26m
9:11PM1.70m
9:46AM1.30m
10:02PM1.63m
10:38AM1.32m
10:51PM1.53m
11:29AM1.33m
11:39PM1.41m
12:21PM1.32m
00:29AM1.27m
1:12PM1.30m
1:20AM1.15m
Low Tide
1:50PM-0.13m
2:51AM-0.18m
2:45PM-0.13m
3:41AM-0.19m
3:39PM-0.10m
4:30AM-0.16m
4:34PM-0.04m
5:17AM-0.12m
5:29PM0.04m
6:04AM-0.04m
6:25PM0.13m
6:51AM0.04m
7:24PM0.21m
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5:41
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5:46
5:46
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8:23
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Temp °C
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28
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31
36
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32
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Feels °C
24
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31
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28
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Information about the Crystals Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Crystals provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crystals can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crystals 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 (Crystals) 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 Crystals 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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