Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crystals this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crystals in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it, just for Crystals. This is a local look, so I'm not gonna compare it to anywhere else.
Right off the bat, I have to be straight with you – the forecast for the next 16 days is a tough one for Crystals. We are looking at a long, dry spell with basically no decent waves on offer. The entire first week, from the morning of August 3rd right through to the end of the day on August 9th, is a total write-off. The swell energy is weak, with readings barely getting into double digits, and most of the time it's sitting at zero (0) or just a few points. The wind is mostly cross-off, which is clean, but there's just no swell to work with. It's a frustrating stretch where the ocean is flat and lifeless. The period length is short and the swell is tiny, so don't even bother paddling out.
Then we hit a gap from August 10th to the 16th, where the surf is still poor. There's a tiny pulse of energy on the afternoon of August 6th, a 5ft swell from the south, but it's a short period of 6 seconds and the wind is a cross-off 16 mph. The combined energy hits 136 (moderate), which is the biggest number we see, but the "poor surf conditions" tag and the short period mean it's going to be a messy, weak close-out. Not worth the drive.
The only glimmer of hope, and I mean a tiny glimmer, comes on the morning of Monday, August 17th. We have glassy conditions with a 3 mph wind from the east, which is a major positive for clean, smooth water. The swell is only 0.7ft from the ESE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a measly 8 (weak). It's not surfable, but it's the cleanest the water will look all forecast. For a beginner on a longboard, you might catch a knee-high ripple, but it's a stretch.
So, the honest truth is: there are no standouts here. No waves to highlight. The entire 16-day window is a bust for Crystals. No good surf options are on the table. For an area like this, a blank run like this is pretty normal when the pattern sets in. Don't sell the board just yet, though – forecasts can change, and it rarely stays this poor for long.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 4 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 11 | E 12 | E 13 | E 9 | S 6 | E 11 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 134 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 38 | 36 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:50PM1.36m | 11:19AM1.32m | 11:31PM1.28m | 12:05PM1.36m | 00:18AM1.20m | 12:57PM1.39m | 1:13AM1.12m | 1:57PM1.41m | 2:20AM1.05m | 3:04PM1.45m | 3:33AM1.03m | 4:13PM1.51m | 4:45AM1.06m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:06AM0.05m | 5:28PM0.18m | 5:46AM0.06m | 6:23PM0.20m | 6:31AM0.08m | 7:26PM0.22m | 7:24AM0.10m | 8:36PM0.22m | 8:26AM0.11m | 9:47PM0.18m | 9:33AM0.09m | 10:55PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 8:08 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | 8 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 14 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | E 9 | E 11 | E 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 220 | 114 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 38 | 36 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | E 10 | E 13 | — | — | E 11 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 267 | 552 | 628 | — | 36 | 21 | 214 | 276 | 157 | 124 | 91 | 134 | 221 | 74 | 69 | 75 | 52 | 46 | 91 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1054 | 1227 | 112 | 25 | 168 | 305 | 288 | 88 | 84 | 29 | 112 | 313 | 126 | 99 | 313 | 15 | 15 | 87 | 15 |
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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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