Crystals Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.37° N 74.41° W

Issued: 1 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Crystals sea temperature is
24.8° C

3.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Crystals surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NE swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 8th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 8th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break it down in feet and Fahrenheit.

It's a tough outlook, no two ways about it. We're looking at a solid ten-day flat spell at Crystals. From now until around the 13th of July, the waves are just not cooperating. Tiny swell, dodgy wind, or both. On the 13th of July, Monday morning, there's a tiny glimmer: a 3ft south swell with clean light offshore wind from the southwest, and the energy is weak (67). It's not a classic, but it's the first thing that's worth even a glance.

After that, from the 14th of July, it's back to ankle-biters with strong offshore breezes – looks clean but there's no power. The next small possibility is on the 20th of July, Monday morning, with a 3ft east-northeast swell, clean conditions, and moderate energy (79). Again, it's 'surfable but ordinary', so don't get too excited.

Water temp on the 5th of July is a warm 77°F, which is a huge 6°F above the norm for this time of year. That's very unusual.

No real standout sessions here. The 13th and 20th of July mornings are your best bets, but they're not worth driving for. A long, slow stretch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.8
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.7
NE
6
1.4
NE
5
1.5
NE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
1.5
NE
6
1.1
ENE
6
0.8
E
6
0.6
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
18
31
24
35
94
148
145
132
84
63
36
27
17
9
14
15
138
82
49
21
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
NNE
5
S
5
E
15
NNW
25
NNE
25
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
20
NNE
10
WNW
25
NE
20
ENE
15
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:59PM1.28m
12:37PM1.21m
00:45AM1.22m
1:28PM1.27m
1:39AM1.15m
2:24PM1.34m
2:40AM1.10m
3:25PM1.42m
3:47AM1.07m
4:27PM1.51m
4:55AM1.08m
5:29PM1.59m
6:00AM1.11m
Low Tide
5:48PM0.23m
6:22AM0.09m
6:43PM0.24m
7:06AM0.09m
7:45PM0.23m
7:56AM0.08m
8:53PM0.21m
8:52AM0.06m
10:02PM0.15m
9:52AM0.03m
11:07PM0.08m
10:53AM-0.01m
00:08AM-0.01m
11:54AM-0.06m
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rain showers
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clear
part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:39
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:24
8:24
 mm
2
4
9
5
1
6
14
Temp °C
27
25
25
25
22
20
21
20
20
21
21
23
24
24
27
28
22
23
23
22
23
Feels °C
27
27
30
28
22
18
20
18
19
21
21
23
23
25
31
30
24
20
20
21
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.7
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.5
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.3
SE
9
0.4
S
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.8
S
6
0.3
SE
10
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.8
E
6
0.6
E
6
Energy kJ
18
20
22
23
11
23
16
13
12
84
63
36
27
17
39
14
82
58
63
49
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SE
9
0.4
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.4
S
7
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.5
S
7
0.3
S
7
Energy kJ
18
24
15
14
6
13
12
13
14
21
15
10
5
15
33
9
24
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
12
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
2
2
2
1
3
22
22
21
9
4
4
8
4
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.7
NE
6
1.4
NE
5
1.5
NE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
0.4
SW
2
0.8
S
4
1
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.3
NNW
2
1.5
NE
6
1.1
ENE
6
Energy kJ
7
31
24
35
94
148
145
132
2
18
45
36
1
138
82
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
954
3
39
28
4
417
150
21
64
438
0
36
494
29
3
39
3
168
287
287
288
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
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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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