
Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 45 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crystals this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crystals in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for Crystals over the next couple of weeks is pretty bleak. We’re looking at a long stretch of barely anything worth paddling out for, especially through the first week and into the second. The good news? There’s one little window that could save the whole run, but you’ll need patience.
Right now, starting from Friday the 7th of August, it’s all tiny, weak surf. Swell is barely pushing 1 ft from the southeast with a short period, and the combined energy is a paltry (23). The wind is a cross-offshore, but the waves just aren’t there. Saturday and Sunday are more of the same – small, weak, and uninspiring. The water temp is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s slightly out of the ordinary.
The whole first week is a write-off. We’ve got days of 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft surf, mostly with cross-off or glassy conditions, but with combined energy barely cracking double digits. Even the glassy mornings on the 12th and 13th, with no wind, are wasted on tiny, weak waves. It’s frustrating.
As we roll into the second week, things don’t improve much. The 16th and 17th bring a little bump in height – up to 3 ft – but it’s short-period, onshore junk from the northeast. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine. Not worth your time unless you’re a kite surfer, because the setup looks more interesting for that than paddle surfing.
Now, here’s the one standout. On the morning of Tuesday the 18th of August, we get a tiny glimmer. It’s still small, only 2 ft, but the swell comes from the southeast with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate (55). The wind is glassy, dead calm. The waves will be clean and surfable, but it’s very ordinary – just a session for the die-hards who need a fix. It’s not a classic by any means.
Then, the real highlight – and the only one I’d get excited about – is on the morning of Thursday the 20th of August. The swell is still only 3 ft from the southeast, but the period is 8 seconds and the combined energy pushes into moderate territory at (111). We’ve got a gentle offshore wind from the west-southwest. That offshore breeze will keep things clean. It’s not big, but it’s the best we’re going to get in this stretch. For the more experienced crew, don’t expect a barrel; for the beginners, the size is manageable. The crowds at Crystals are “sometimes” an issue, so on a morning like this, you might have a few others with the same idea, but it’s worth the gamble.
After that, the forecast trails off again into small, weak, and onshore slop through the 21st and 22nd.
So, to sum it up: the next two weeks are mostly a bust. The only days worth circling are the 18th for a glassy, small session, and especially the morning of the 20th for the best chance at a clean, rideable wave. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 12 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 |
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19 | 21 | 45 | 31 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:04PM1.45m | 3:33AM1.03m | 4:13PM1.51m | 4:45AM1.06m | 5:18PM1.57m | 5:51AM1.13m | 6:18PM1.63m | 6:50AM1.21m | 7:13PM1.67m | 7:44AM1.30m | 8:04PM1.68m | 8:35AM1.37m | 8:52PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM0.18m | 9:33AM0.09m | 10:55PM0.12m | 10:41AM0.05m | 11:56PM0.03m | 11:45AM-0.01m | 00:51AM-0.05m | 12:44PM-0.06m | 1:42AM-0.11m | 1:39PM-0.10m | 2:30AM-0.15m | 2:32PM-0.10m | 3:15AM-0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | SSW 6 | SE 7 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | ESE 4 |
19 | 21 | 45 | 31 | 2 | 66 | 8 | 34 | 47 | 4 | 29 | 29 | 3 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SE 7 | E 9 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 3 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 5 |
2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | SE 11 | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 9 |
2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | SE 3 | — |
30 | 130 | 57 | 52 | 132 | — | 48 | — | — | 32 | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1558 | 1 | 52 | 29 | 32 | 3 | 59 | 121 | 142 | 2426 | 1 | 264 | 73 | 230 | 951 | 616 | 557 | 577 | 428 | 538 |
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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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