Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s call it straight: this stretch at Crystals is mostly flat and quiet, so don’t get too fired up. We’ve got over a week of nothing worth paddling for, from now right through to around the 11th of September. Water temp is 76°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so if you just want a swim, it’s lovely, but for surf? Nah.
The first real sign of life comes on Thursday the 11th of September morning with a swell of 5ft from the ENE, period a short 6 seconds. Combined energy is 159 (moderate). Wind is light cross-off, so clean, but that short period means weak, choppy waves. Not a standout. Afternoon sees cross-on wind – no good.
Now, Saturday the 12th of September is the only true standout. Saturday morning, we’ve got 8ft of ENE swell, 8-second period, and combined energy jumps to 821 (strong). That’s a proper push. Wind? Dead calm – glassy. At Crystals (beach/jetty), that’s a rare treat. Swell direction (ENE) lines up nicely with the optimum NE. With size over 8ft, this is for experts only – beginners, stay on the sand. Period’s short so it’ll be dumpy, but glassy conditions make it worth the paddle. Strong energy (821), clean faces. Crowds can happen here – with this setup, expect company. Saturday afternoon holds at 10ft, ENE, still clean with a light offshore – energy hits 1055 (very strong). That’s serious water, experts only.
After that, it fades quick. Sunday the 13th drops to 3ft with cross-on wind – no go. Then it’s back to tiny dribbles under 1ft for the rest of the outlook, clean but powerless. Some long-period 14-second pulses on the 16th of September, but only 0.7ft – all talk, no power.
So the one to circle is the 12th of September morning – glassy, solid, and for the experienced crew only. The rest is a bust. Forecasts change, but for now, that’s the pick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 5 | E 7 | E 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 140 | 96 | 70 | 65 | 38 | 35 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 56 | 49 | 30 | 43 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:39AM1.48m | 00:00AM1.16m | 12:35PM1.46m | 1:01AM1.08m | 1:41PM1.45m | 2:14AM1.03m | 2:53PM1.45m | 3:31AM1.04m | 4:04PM1.48m | 4:43AM1.10m | 5:09PM1.53m | 5:44AM1.20m | 6:06PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.16m | 6:04AM0.11m | 7:14PM0.21m | 7:04AM0.15m | 8:26PM0.22m | 8:13AM0.17m | 9:38PM0.19m | 9:27AM0.16m | 10:44PM0.13m | 10:36AM0.11m | 11:42PM0.05m | 11:39AM0.04m | 00:33AM-0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | NE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 6 |
| kJ | 140 | 96 | 31 | 65 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 23 | 9 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 49 | 30 | 43 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 4 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | S 6 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 70 | 23 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 11 | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | W 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | N 3 | — | — | E 4 | ENE 6 | — | S 3 | SSW 5 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 46 | 55 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 12 | 56 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 98 | 128 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 354 | 793 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 112 | 101 | 101 | 264 | 616 | 230 | 152 | 466 | 438 | 39 | 1077 | 469 | 39 | 43 | 112 | 305 |
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