Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, SE swell with 137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crystals in the next 16 days are 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Crystals has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. The outlook is pretty grim for a while, but there's a tiny glimmer right at the end. We're looking at a long dry spell with hardly any surf to speak of. The water is sitting at a very warm 76°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.
First up, we’ve got a real flat patch. From Saturday the 29th of August all the way through to Monday the 7th of September, the waves are tiny or just junk. We're talking ankle to knee-high slop, mostly under 2ft. And when it's not flat, it's messy. There's a bit of energy showing on Wednesday the 2nd of September, with a combined swell energy of 150 (moderate) pushing 2ft of SE swell, but that comes with an onshore wind that'll make a mess of it. Thursday the 3rd is similar – 3ft from the east, energy at 121, but again, cross-onshore winds and poor conditions. Not worth a paddle.
The real story is Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon. It’s the first time we see something worth a mention. The swell picks up to 2ft from the southeast, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, giving it some groundswell punch. The combined energy hits 163 (moderate), and we get clean cross-offshore winds. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – it’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve seen in over a week. It’s a small, clean wave for a longboard or a funboard. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have a couple of mates out, but nothing insane.
Then there's a blip on Saturday the 12th of September morning. It's a standout, but read the fine print. We get a 5ft swell from the NE, with a combined energy of 173 (moderate) and the wind is glassy – dead calm, zero wind. That’s a massive positive for clean surf. The period is a short 6 seconds though, so it's windswell, not groundswell, and it’ll be a bit bumpy and sectiony. At 5ft, it's manageable for most, but the short period means it’s better for a more forgiving board. It's the biggest wave of the whole forecast, but the quality isn't epic. Since the swell direction is from the northeast and the optimum swell direction is the same, it should wrap in okay.
After that, it's back to small, clean but weak conditions for the rest of the run. The 13th of September offers clean 3ft surf in the morning, but it’s just not got the energy to get excited about.
So, overall, it's a tough two weeks. The standout is the Saturday the 12th of September morning – that's your best bet, but manage your expectations as the quality is average. The Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon is a solid second option for a clean, longboard session. Get out there if you can, but don't expect anything firing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 | 33 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 118 | 116 | 98 | 71 | 50 | 36 | 24 | 37 | 17 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | off |
High Tide | 9:08PM1.47m | 9:29AM1.42m | 9:45PM1.42m | 10:08AM1.46m | 10:25PM1.34m | 10:51AM1.48m | 11:09PM1.25m | 11:39AM1.48m | 00:00AM1.16m | 12:35PM1.46m | 1:01AM1.08m | 1:41PM1.45m | 2:14AM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:55PM0.07m | 3:19AM0.01m | 3:37PM0.07m | 3:54AM0.01m | 4:22PM0.09m | 4:32AM0.03m | 5:12PM0.12m | 5:15AM0.06m | 6:08PM0.16m | 6:04AM0.11m | 7:14PM0.21m | 7:04AM0.15m | 8:26PM0.22m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 21 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 |
14 | 33 | 25 | 18 | 27 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 118 | 116 | 98 | 41 | 28 | 30 | 15 | 37 | 28 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | — | SE 10 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | NE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | S 6 | ESE 6 | SE 8 |
30 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 6 | — | 4 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 71 | 50 | 36 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SSE 14 | — | — | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | SE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | E 6 |
5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 18 | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 24 | 1 | 17 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 5 | S 3 | — | — | ENE 2 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 3 | — | N 3 | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 9 | — | 8 | 4 | 5 | — | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 401 | 264 | 379 | 101 | 168 | 428 | 943 | 538 | 465 | 142 | 0 | 305 | 354 | 1 | 0 | 94 | 36 | 428 | 112 | 230 |
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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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