Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 99 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s cast an eye over what’s coming up for Crystals. It’s a beach and jetty setup, fairly exposed to swell, and the optimum direction for it is NE. Looking at the whole 16-day window, we’ve got a long, pretty flat start with not much to get excited about, and then a bit of a pulse of energy shows up way down the track. There’s a real gap here with no worthwhile surf for the first week or so.
From Tuesday the 25th of August right through to Wednesday the 2nd of September, we’re staring at tiny, weak stuff. Swell heights are barely breaking the 1.6 ft mark, with periods under 12 seconds and combined wave energy sitting in the low two-digit zone (30 to 102). The wind is mostly light and variable, sometimes even glassy, but the surf just isn’t there. It’s poor conditions across the board – not worth paddling out for.
Then, on Thursday the 3rd of September, things shift. A sudden spike of swell arrives: 7.5 ft from the NE, with a short, snappy period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps right up to 634 (moderate energy). This is the standout of the whole outlook. The swell direction is right on the money for Crystals’ optimum. However, the wind is a light cross-onshore from the NE and SE, which will put a few ripples on the face. It’s only really for the experts out there – that 7.5 ft is solid, and with a short period it’ll be punchy and a bit unruly. The score isn’t high, but it’s the best we’ve got. Friday the 4th of September stays in the mix with 5 ft from the E in the morning (wind clean from the SSW), dropping off in the arvo. After that, it fades out again into onshore winds and smaller surf through the weekend and into the next week.
All up, Thursday the 3rd of September is the one true standout. It’s a short window of size, so you’ll need to be on it. Don't bother with the rest of the period.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 48 | 71 | 64 | 70 | 68 | 47 | 46 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 17 | 34 | 32 | 28 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:19AM1.07m | 6:37PM1.46m | 7:00AM1.15m | 7:17PM1.50m | 7:39AM1.23m | 7:55PM1.51m | 8:16AM1.30m | 8:31PM1.51m | 8:52AM1.37m | 9:08PM1.47m | 9:29AM1.42m | 9:45PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:23AM0.23m | 12:11PM0.23m | 1:02AM0.17m | 12:54PM0.18m | 1:37AM0.11m | 1:34PM0.13m | 2:11AM0.06m | 2:14PM0.09m | 2:45AM0.03m | 2:55PM0.07m | 3:19AM0.01m | 3:37PM0.07m | 3:54AM0.01m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 7:40 | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 48 | 71 | 64 | 70 | 68 | 71 | 40 | 47 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 6 | S 6 | — | E 6 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | E 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 47 | 46 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | E 6 | E 14 | E 14 | — | E 10 | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | W 2 | NW 3 | SSW 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | S 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 31 | 43 | 48 | — | — | — | 14 | 9 | — | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 428 | 489 | 230 | 230 | 264 | 288 | 440 | 1163 | 24 | 59 | 1 | 28 | 142 | 201 | 214 | 558 | 2393 | 2200 |
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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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