Crystals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve got the look ahead for you. Straight up, it’s a quiet start, but there’s a flicker of hope at the very end for those keen to wait.

We’re looking at a long, flat spell to kick things off. From now, right through until the 16th of August, the surf is a non-event. Tiny, weak, and just not worth paddling out for. The early mornings give us some glassy or offshore conditions, and the water is a touch warmer than average at 77°F, but the swell just isn’t there. The combined wave energy is barely a whisper, with values mostly under 20 (weak energy). It’s a solid two-week gap with no real recommendations.

The first real glimmer comes on Monday the 17th of August. The morning at Crystals is a small step up. We’re looking at a 3ft swell from the SE, with a period of 5 seconds. It’s short period windswell, so don’t expect any power. The wind is light and offshore from the WSW, which will keep it clean. The combined energy is still weak at 54, but it’s surfable. It’s ordinary, but it’s something.

The standout is tucked away later on. Tuesday the 18th of August morning is where the energy finally shows up. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 192 (moderate wave energy). That’s a proper bump in size. The wind is offshore from the WSW, meaning it’ll be clean and lined up. This is the best on offer in the whole window. It’s a solid intermediate level – not too big, but enough to get a few good turns. The swell direction is coming from the ESE, which is close to the optimum NE direction for Crystals, so it should wrap in nicely for a beach/jetty setup.

But don’t sleep on the 19th of August Wednesday afternoon. The swell pushes a little bigger at 5ft from the ESE, and the combined energy is 325 (moderate wave energy). The wind swings light and cross-off from the WSW, which is clean. The forecast even says “expect good surf conditions”. This is right on the edge of being too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s a good session.

The rest of the window after that is a mixed bag. The 20th has a 4ft swell from the E with a fresh offshore W wind, but the energy is tapering off. The 21st has a glassy morning with 3ft from the E, but it’s weak. Nothing else really stands out.

So, if you’re waiting for it, Tuesday the 18th of August and Wednesday the 19th of August are your best bets. The wait is long, but it’s not a total washout.

Rusty.

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