Crystals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s coming up at Crystals.

Honestly, it’s a rough outlook. The next week and a half is a total flat spell. From this Sunday (26 July) all the way through the end of the first week of August, the waves are tiny and weak – mostly under 3 ft, often much smaller. The combined energy is pitiful, sitting well under 100 most days. Water temp is normal for this time of year.

There’s no true standout. The closest we come to a session is in the middle of next week. Wednesday morning (29 July), a little NE swell pushes the waves to about 4 ft, but the period is only 5 seconds – super short. The wind goes cross-offshore from the NW at 9 mph, so it’s clean. The energy reading is just 65. That afternoon, the swell holds at 4 ft with a 6-second period, wind stays cross-off but stronger from the NW at 16 mph, and the energy climbs to 112 – moderate but still weak. This beach/jetty spot won’t be doing much with that short period.

Thursday morning (30 July) is the best of the bunch: 4 ft from the NE, 7-second period, and the energy hits 159 – the highest we see. Wind is a cross-shore N breeze at 9 mph. It’ll be a bit chopped, but if you’re keen, you might get a few waist-high runners.

After that, it’s downhill. Late in the first week and into the second week of August, it’s flat or near-flat – most readings under 2 ft with barely any energy. There are glassy mornings (Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August), but the swell is only 2 ft and 1 ft – not enough to ride.

There’s a tiny spike late in the second week. Friday morning (7 August), a NE swell of 3 ft, 4-second period, with cross-off S wind at 13 mph and clean. Energy is just 34. Then Monday morning (10 August), a SE swell at 4 ft, 7-second period, with light cross-on ESE wind at 6 mph, and energy back up to 114. Still small and short-period.

If you’re looking for the best option, it’s Wednesday and Thursday (29-30 July) when the little pulse shows up and the wind is clean. But don’t expect much. This spot is fairly consistent, but we’re in a real dry spell. For the advanced surfer, you might find a few knee-to-waist high waves on that Thursday morning. For beginners, it’s safe but there’s almost no wave to practice on.

Rusty.

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