
Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NE swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with N 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 (Oct 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | N 5 | NE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 61 | 49 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:02PM1.16m | 10:24AM1.45m | 10:44PM1.08m | 11:06AM1.39m | 11:29PM1.01m | 11:54AM1.32m | 00:20AM0.95m | 12:48PM1.27m | 1:21AM0.92m | 1:47PM1.24m | 2:26AM0.94m | 2:47PM1.24m | 3:26AM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:08PM0.10m | 4:00AM0.16m | 4:52PM0.17m | 4:38AM0.25m | 5:40PM0.25m | 5:19AM0.32m | 6:32PM0.31m | 6:07AM0.38m | 7:30PM0.35m | 7:07AM0.42m | 8:30PM0.36m | 8:15AM0.42m | 9:25PM0.32m | |||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ENE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
12 | 3 | 50 | 30 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 45 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | E 14 | ENE 5 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | E 10 |
6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 8 | E 15 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | WNW 3 | W 3 | NNE 2 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | WNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 5 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 |
5 | 50 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 49 | 11 | 29 | 93 | 90 | 73 | 40 | 37 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 428 | 439 | 121 | 60 | 815 | 428 | 471 | 318 | 379 | 538 | 1163 | 1054 | 793 | 611 | 2236 | 2435 | 311 | 2212 | 793 | 694 |
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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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