Crystals Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.37° N 74.41° W

Crystals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crystals sea temperature is
25.9°C
2.9° 

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


Crystals surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with 63 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s 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 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Crystals.

To be honest, the next two weeks are looking pretty ordinary. There’s nothing on the cards that’s going to get the heart racing. The water is sitting at 79°, which is a big 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – definitely feels like a warm bath out there.

The first real chance of anything surfable comes around Friday, August 28th. The morning session is the only one that’s close to being worth a paddle. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell sneaking in from the ESE, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak, only 68 in the gauge. But the wind is glassy, absolutely flat calm. That’s the only positive. It’s going to be clean, but you’ll be fighting for every little bump.

After that, it’s back to a long stretch of nothing. From Saturday the 29th right through to Tuesday, September 1st, it’s all poor surf conditions with tiny, weak swells and messy cross-onshore winds. The first glimmer of a proper swell appears on Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning sees a 2ft SE swell with a 12-second period, so there’s some long-period groundswell energy in there. The combined energy hits 139, which is moderate. The wind is cross-offshore and clean. It’s still small, but that’s the best of a bad bunch. The afternoon turns a bit lumpy with a cross-on breeze.

Thursday, September 3rd, sees a pulse of 4ft swell, but it’s a short-period 6-second windswell. The wind is onshore, and the energy is moderate at 139 again. It’s going to be messy and unappealing for a paddle. For kite surfing, the setup might be more interesting than for a surfboard.

Friday, September 4th, offers a 3ft swell from the east, but it’s still short period and mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The energy is moderate (128 in the morning). Not great.

After that, the swell fades again into the weekend. The whole second week is just a series of small, weak, short-period swells with onshore or cross-onshore winds. Nothing to get excited about.

So, the best bet in the whole 16-day window is the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd. The swell is small at 2ft from the SE, but the 12-second period gives it some shape, and the clean cross-offshore wind will make it look its best. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the only window where the conditions line up. The rest of the time, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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13
0.8
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12
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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36
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32
36
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55
49
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33
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SSE
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
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15
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20
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10
WNW
15
W
20
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5
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20
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SSE
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15
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High Tide
4:12PM1.30m
4:39AM0.95m
5:06PM1.35m
5:32AM1.01m
5:54PM1.40m
6:19AM1.07m
6:37PM1.46m
7:00AM1.15m
7:17PM1.50m
7:39AM1.23m
7:55PM1.51m
8:16AM1.30m
8:31PM1.51m
Low Tide
10:50PM0.34m
10:33AM0.34m
11:40PM0.29m
11:25AM0.29m
00:23AM0.23m
12:11PM0.23m
1:02AM0.17m
12:54PM0.18m
1:37AM0.11m
1:34PM0.13m
2:11AM0.06m
2:14PM0.09m
2:45AM0.03m
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Temp °C
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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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