Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crystals in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at the outlook for Crystals.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch coming up. The 16-day forecast is a long, flat, and messy run with barely a glimmer of hope. We are looking at a massive gap with no real surf on offer, stretching from now all the way through until the end of August. The first few weeks are filled with tiny, weak, and mostly onshore wind-affected swells. It’s one of those periods where you’d be better off finding something else to do.
The only time it even looks like it might be worth a splash is Sunday afternoon, the 23rd of August. We get a small 3 ft south swell, and even though the period is a short 6 seconds, the real story is the wind. A clean, moderate offshore from the west is blowing, which will groom the surface at Crystals (a beach/jetty setup). The combined swell energy is very weak at 77, so you won't have much power to work with, but the clean conditions will make it surfable. Just don't expect much push.
The water temp is a real standout here. It’s currently sitting at 77°, which is 4° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s noticeably warm, so you won’t need a thick suit, but it won't make the waves any better.
Honestly, that Sunday afternoon is the only thing that gets a nod. The rest of the period is a write-off. Short-period wind swells, cross-shore and onshore winds, and tiny heights – it’s a recipe for frustration. Crystals just doesn’t have the setup to make something out of nothing here.
Keep the board in the car for that Sunday arvo, but don't hold your breath.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | S 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 |
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 kJ | 25 | 18 | 18 | 76 | 60 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 56 | 22 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 43 | 117 | 49 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:14PM1.28m | 2:34AM0.95m | 3:13PM1.28m | 3:38AM0.93m | 4:12PM1.30m | 4:39AM0.95m | 5:06PM1.35m | 5:32AM1.01m | 5:54PM1.40m | 6:19AM1.07m | 6:37PM1.46m | 7:00AM1.15m | 7:17PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:50PM0.36m | 8:38AM0.35m | 9:52PM0.36m | 9:37AM0.36m | 10:50PM0.34m | 10:33AM0.34m | 11:40PM0.29m | 11:25AM0.29m | 00:23AM0.23m | 12:11PM0.23m | 1:02AM0.17m | 12:54PM0.18m | 1:37AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 18 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | SE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 32 | 45 | 14 | 49 | 43 | 29 | 12 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 18 | 11 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 6 | S 6 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 9 | E 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 18 | 20 | 21 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 4 | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | ESE 12 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 16 | E 15 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 2 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | S 6 | WNW 3 | — | WSW 3 | N 3 | NE 4 | — | S 3 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 5 | 76 | 60 | 21 | 3 | 15 | — | — | 56 | 1 | — | 3 | 8 | 4 | — | 5 | 43 | 117 | 49 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 470 | 489 | 142 | 943 | 2635 | 39 | 379 | 84 | 305 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 32 | 121 | 39 | 112 | 264 | 317 | 557 | 557 | 28 |
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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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