Crystals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next 16 days.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is looking pretty grim. We've got a solid run of flat, choppy, and just plain messy conditions. There's a lot of nothing to wade through, so don't hold your breath for any magic sessions.

The only real spot on the radar is Crystals, and it's a beach/jetty setup that needs a lot of things to go right. Right now, the water temp is sitting at 75°, which is about average for this time of year. That's about the only thing that's average, though.

The forecast kicks off on Sunday the 26th of July, but it's a total write-off. We're looking at a tiny 2 ft swell from the SE with a period of only 8 seconds, and a cross-on breeze. The combined swell energy is a weak 85, and the wave comment says it all: "poor surf conditions."

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are more of the same – tiny 2 ft swell, short period, and messy cross-shore or cross-on winds. The energy levels drop into the 40s and 60s, which is just pathetic. Not worth paddling out for.

Wednesday the 29th brings a tease. The wind goes offshore from the WNW at 15 km/h, and the face is clean, but the swell is only 1 ft with a 7-second period from the ENE. The energy is a measly 15. It's clean, but there's nothing to ride.

Thursday the 30th is similar: clean but tiny, with 2 ft to 2 ft from the ENE and energy in the teens. You might get a little knee-high ripple, but that's about it.

Then we hit Friday the 31st of July. This is the biggest spike we see, but it's a cruel joke. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the ENE, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and the wind is onshore. The energy hits 187, which is actually moderate, but the quality is still "poor surf conditions." With that short period and onshore wind, it'll be a chop-fest. Not for beginners, but not really good for anyone either.

From August 1st all the way through to August 10th, it's a flat spell. We're talking 0.3 ft to 2 ft swells, with combined energy mostly in the single digits or teens. There are a few clean moments with offshore or cross-offshore winds on the 9th of August, but with those tiny 1 ft to 2 ft swells, you'd be lucky to catch a foam ball.

So, to put it bluntly: there's no standout session here. This is a long stretch of flat and poor-quality surf. If you're a kite surfer, the 31st of July with that 5 ft chop and cross-shore wind might look interesting, but for paddle surfing, it's a no-go. The spot is inconsistent at the best of times, and this is one of those blank runs that's just part of the deal here. Forecasts can change, but right now, I'd leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

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