Crystals Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.37° N 74.41° W

Issued: 1 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Crystals sea temperature is
21.0° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Crystals surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Crystals surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, S swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 (Jun 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 22nd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
4
1.4
S
5
0.1
SE
11
0.8
SE
6
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.6
SE
6
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
1.1
S
5
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.6
SSE
7
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
109
5
40
2
2
26
1
1
1
1
53
6
6
0
12
12
15
26
64
35
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
35
S
20
S
5
WNW
15
N
15
NW
5
NW
15
S
10
WSW
10
S
20
S
25
S
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
0
W
5
SSW
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
SE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
2:48PM1.25m
2:56AM1.10m
3:42PM1.28m
3:53AM1.04m
4:33PM1.31m
4:48AM1.00m
5:20PM1.35m
5:40AM0.98m
6:05PM1.39m
6:28AM0.99m
6:48PM1.42m
7:13AM1.01m
7:30PM1.45m
Low Tide
8:24AM0.05m
8:59PM0.22m
9:15AM0.10m
10:00PM0.23m
10:04AM0.14m
10:57PM0.22m
10:51AM0.17m
11:49PM0.19m
11:36AM0.18m
00:36AM0.16m
12:19PM0.18m
1:20AM0.13m
1:01PM0.18m
2:01AM0.11m
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:27
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
 mm
11
4
16
1
2
15
2
1
Temp °C
24
24
22
23
21
20
23
25
25
23
23
22
24
25
22
21
23
23
25
25
25
Feels °C
22
22
22
27
21
20
22
23
23
22
20
18
24
25
24
24
26
24
25
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.8
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.1
NE
4
0.7
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.2
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.6
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
5
5
5
40
53
52
26
1
47
36
1
3
3
5
31
39
29
34
22
64
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.6
SSW
6
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.4
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
9
0.6
SSW
5
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
5
0.4
S
6
Energy kJ
5
25
2
2
12
29
1
6
3
22
12
14
15
26
5
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
11
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.2
E
5
Energy kJ
5
2
3
1
1
2
6
12
10
13
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
4
1.4
S
5
1.6
S
6
0.4
NW
2
0.5
N
4
0.9
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.7
SSE
7
1.1
S
5
1
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.3
NNW
2
0.3
NE
3
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
4
Energy kJ
13
109
188
1
7
66
3
1
45
53
52
37
1
1
19
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1084
1445
112
3
145
3
39
28
39
171
1376
943
84
538
142
39
60
39
3
56
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
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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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