Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with ESE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crystals in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, in imperial for the regulars. We’re looking at Crystals, a beach and jetty spot that’s fairly consistent and takes swell from the NE. Water temps are about where they should be for the time of year.
First week? Dead. Tiny waves, poor quality. The first surfable moment doesn’t show up until the afternoon of September 1st. We’re talking ankle-biters at 1ft, but with a 14s period – proper groundswell energy, moderate (combined energy 60). Clean with a light cross-off breeze. It’s ordinary, but it’s something.
The real pick is the morning of September 2nd: 2ft, SE direction, 12s period, combined energy at 101 (moderate). Offshore wind from the W at 6 mph. Glassy and clean. That’s your best window. The afternoon of the same day also looks good: 2ft, SE, 11s period, no wind – dead calm. Energy is 121 (moderate).
Size bumps up on September 3rd and 4th – 5ft on Thursday afternoon and 4ft on Friday morning – but the period drops to 6-7s, and the wind swings cross or cross-onshore. Combined energy hits 202 (strong), but it’s choppy and poor quality. That’s kite territory, not paddle.
September 5th morning is another session: 3ft, E, 8s, combined energy 134 (moderate), with a light cross-off breeze. Clean enough. After that, it tails off through the second week – small waves, lackluster wind. The best of the lot is that September 2nd morning; the swell is small but clean. Nothing here for experts, and beginners will be fine. It’s a quiet run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 16 |
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 kJ | 29 | 22 | 48 | 70 | 65 | 71 | 70 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 35 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 25 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:00AM1.15m | 7:17PM1.50m | 7:39AM1.23m | 7:55PM1.51m | 8:16AM1.30m | 8:31PM1.51m | 8:52AM1.37m | 9:08PM1.47m | 9:29AM1.42m | 9:45PM1.42m | 10:08AM1.46m | 10:25PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM0.17m | 12:54PM0.18m | 1:37AM0.11m | 1:34PM0.13m | 2:11AM0.06m | 2:14PM0.09m | 2:45AM0.03m | 2:55PM0.07m | 3:19AM0.01m | 3:37PM0.07m | 3:54AM0.01m | 4:22PM0.09m | 4:32AM0.03m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 7:38 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 32 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 29 | 22 | 48 | 70 | 65 | 71 | 70 | 50 | 34 | 51 | 27 | 16 | 15 | 35 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | E 5 | E 13 | E 12 | E 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 17 | ESE 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | SSW 6 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 11 | 15 | 31 | 41 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 230 | 1172 | 101 | 379 | 1163 | 0 | 1 | 87 | 3 | 105 | 126 | 101 | 474 | 428 | 428 | 1203 | 230 | 1 |
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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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