Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ENE swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Crystals.
Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you. This 16-day window is a bit of a tough one. The swell energy is weak for almost the entire run, and the conditions are mostly messy. There’s a pretty big gap of nothing worth paddling out for from now through the 25th of July. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Sunday the 26th, and even then it’s pretty small. So, be patient.
Wednesday, July 22 – Saturday, July 25:
Don’t bother. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight. The combined swell energy is basically zero or very weak (0-99), and the few tiny pulses we get are mostly from the east-northeast with short, weak periods under 6 seconds. Winds are onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and unrideable. Save your energy.
Sunday, July 26 – Monday, July 27:
Sunday morning is the first real chance. The swell is tiny, only 2ft from the southeast with an 8-second period, but the combined energy finally hits 100 (moderate) for a moment. The wind goes glassy – that’s a major positive. You’ll be on a small log or a foamy if you want to catch the ankle-to-knee high waves. It’ll be clean, but very, very small. By Monday morning, a light WSW offshore breeze shows up, but the swell drops back to 2ft and the energy tanks to 33. It’s clean, but barely surfable.
Tuesday, July 28 – Thursday, July 31:
This stretch is a total bust. The swell flirts with 1ft at best, and the energy drops into the single digits. The wind is clean, but there’s no push behind it. The period is short, and the direction is all over the place. You’re better off doing something else.
Friday, August 1 – Thursday, August 6:
The second week is a continuation of the same story. Nothing stands out. Swell stays under 2ft, periods are short, and the combined energy rarely breaks 50. There are a few moments of clean cross-offshore winds, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. The water is glassy on the 31st of July morning, but with only 0.7ft on offer, it’s a flat spell.
The Verdict:
If you’re desperate, Sunday, July 26, morning is the absolute best of a bad bunch. The glassy wind at Crystals (beach/jetty) will make the tiny 2ft southeast swell look clean. It’s only for the patient, and it’s only for beginners. For experts, this whole forecast is a write-off. The setup is so weak and small that it honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the few days with a bit of cross-onshore breeze.
Stay tuned, it’s got to get better than this.
Rusty.
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | NE 4 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 9 | E 5 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 31 | 14 | 47 | 24 | 46 | 52 | 73 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 5 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | cross | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:59PM1.29m | 3:12AM0.98m | 3:53PM1.30m | 4:12AM0.94m | 4:46PM1.32m | 5:09AM0.95m | 5:36PM1.37m | 6:01AM0.98m | 6:23PM1.41m | 6:47AM1.01m | 7:06PM1.46m | 7:30AM1.06m | 7:47PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29AM0.20m | 9:26PM0.30m | 9:21AM0.24m | 10:26PM0.30m | 10:13AM0.27m | 11:21PM0.27m | 11:04AM0.27m | 00:10AM0.24m | 11:52AM0.24m | 00:55AM0.20m | 12:36PM0.21m | 1:35AM0.15m | 1:18PM0.18m | 2:13AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 8 |
| kJ | 377 | 304 | 186 | 134 | 72 | 34 | 47 | 24 | 46 | 16 | 28 | 39 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 74 | 86 | 145 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 3 | 31 | 14 | 12 | 6 | — | 20 | 15 | 52 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | SE 8 | — | SE 6 | — | SE 9 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | E 6 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | 10 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | N 2 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 535 | — | 1 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 27 | 52 | 73 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 15 | 19 | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 1 | 64 | 64 | 313 | 43 | 168 | 313 | 64 | 305 | 305 | 0 | 0 | 474 | 101 | 379 | 87 | 15 | 88 | 29 | 4 |
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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).
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