Crystals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surf’s up… or at least, it’s trying to be. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and uninspiring for Crystals (beach/jetty). We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak swell and not much push behind it. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so if you’re just floating around, it’ll feel nice, but the waves aren’t going to give you much to work with.

From Saturday the 8th through to the following Friday, it’s a write-off. We’re talking ankle-biters, mostly under 2 feet, with weak energy readings (48, 33, 11, and so on). The swell direction is all over the place, but the size just isn’t there. The wind’s mostly cross-off or offshore, which keeps things clean, but clean and flat is still flat. There’s a little bump on Wednesday the 12th with a moderate offshore wind and 0.6ft, but that’s nothing to get excited about. It’s just a lot of paddling for nothing.

The middle of the month, around the 15th and 16th, stays in the doldrums. Some glassy conditions on the Sunday morning, but the swell is essentially non-existent at 0.3ft. If you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s a beautiful day for it, but don’t even bring your board.

The tide starts to turn on Monday the 17th, but it’s not for the better. The wind swings cross-on from the northeast and it gets choppy, with the swell jumping to 2ft but with a short, weak period. Then on Tuesday the 18th, the energy finally picks up a bit with a reading of 104, but it’s onshore wind at 19 mph with light rain and a storm risk, making for messy, poor conditions. This isn’t a surf day; honestly, with that wind and swell, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing day than anything else.

We finally get some glimmers of hope starting Wednesday the 19th. The swell is still small, around 1ft, but the period stretches out to 13 seconds, which means there’s some actual groundswell energy trying to push through. The wind goes light and cross-off, making for a clean surface. The energy reading is 92, which is moderate. It’s surfable, but still very ordinary. Thursday the 20th morning looks similar, with 2ft at 11 seconds and light cross-off winds, energy at 98. It’s clean, but still undersized. The afternoons get chopped up by the cross-shore winds, so mornings are your best bet.

Looking into the second week, there’s something on the horizon, but it’s a long way out and we can’t count on it. By the 22nd and 23rd, we’re seeing those same small 2ft swells from the ESE with periods around 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (83, 57), and there are some clean slots with light winds. It’s promising, but it’s not a standout. It’s the kind of surf you’d only call your mate about if you were already on the beach. It’s just not worth making the trip for.

The one true bright spot in the whole window is the Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th mornings. With that longer period, a bit more energy, and light offshore/cross-off winds, Crystals might just offer a few clean, rippable lines. It’s still small, so it’s not a big day, but it’s the best you’re going to get. Don’t expect barrels, just expect a few fun ones if you’re on a groveler or a longboard. It’s a short window, and the magic could easily disappear. Keep your expectations low and you might get a surprise.

So, to sum it up: a long flat spell, one brief (and small) window of decent surf around the 19th and 20th, and a lot of waiting. The surf gods are not smiling on us right now, but that can change. A week is a long time in forecasting.

Rusty

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