Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crystals this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crystals in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 2.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. I won't lie to you, the outlook for the next 16 days is a bit of a bummer. We're looking at a long stretch of weak, uncooperative surf at Crystals. There's no real standout session, and the models are showing nothing but small, messy conditions.
Let's break it down. Starting Monday, July 20th, the water at Crystals is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. But that's where the good news ends. The swell is tiny, coming in at a pathetic 0.3 ft from the SE with a 12-second period. The combined energy is a measly 8, so there's just nothing to work with. The wind is light and onshore, so it's a flat, blown-out lake.
We're going to see a similar pattern for the next several days. Tuesday, July 21st, brings a bit of a pulse with a 4 ft swell from the SSE, but the period is a short, choppy 5 seconds, and the wind is howling from the south at 16 mph. That's a no-go. The energy bumps to 77, but it's all wind and no shape.
From Wednesday, July 22nd, through the end of the month, we're staring at a gap of flat, unrideable conditions. The swell heights are mostly 0.3 ft to 3 ft, with periods as short as 4 seconds. The wind is almost always either onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surface a mess. Even when a little blip of energy shows up on Friday, July 24th, with a 4 ft swell from the east, the period is a weak 6 seconds and the combined energy is only 120 (moderate). The moderate onshore breeze just kills any chance of a decent wave.
The last week of the forecast is even worse. From July 30th all the way to August 4th, the swell drops to 0.7 ft or 1.0 ft. The energy is pitiful, with values like 7, 8, or 11. The wind is a mix of onshore and cross-shore, but with no swell, it doesn't matter. There's nothing to ride.
Honestly, for this stretch of time, the setup at Crystals looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The wind is consistent, but the waves just aren't there for us. Keep your board in the car, but don't hold your breath. The forecasts can change, but this one looks pretty grim. I'll be watching the charts, but it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 12 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 6 | 37 | 69 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 28 | 43 | 36 | 86 | 57 | 45 | 49 | 69 | 77 | 49 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:12PM1.30m | 1:20AM1.15m | 2:05PM1.29m | 2:14AM1.05m | 2:59PM1.29m | 3:12AM0.98m | 3:53PM1.30m | 4:12AM0.94m | 4:46PM1.32m | 5:09AM0.95m | 5:36PM1.37m | 6:01AM0.98m | 6:23PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:24PM0.21m | 7:39AM0.12m | 8:25PM0.27m | 8:29AM0.20m | 9:26PM0.30m | 9:21AM0.24m | 10:26PM0.30m | 10:13AM0.27m | 11:21PM0.27m | 11:04AM0.27m | 00:10AM0.24m | 11:52AM0.24m | 00:55AM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 40 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 12 | — | — | — | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 506 | 202 | 98 | 43 | 36 | 34 | 57 | 45 | 43 | 69 | 77 | 49 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | ENE 5 | S 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 38 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 12 | 17 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | NE 5 | — | SW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | 37 | 69 | 290 | 389 | 470 | 720 | — | 26 | 28 | 5 | 27 | 86 | 43 | 35 | 49 | — | 22 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 171 | 1564 | 498 | 1163 | 1163 | 1106 | 123 | 25 | 62 | 66 | 101 | 4 | 150 | 558 | 168 | 330 | 428 | 1 | 66 | 310 | 69 |
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