
Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NE swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crystals in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s coming up at Crystals.
Honestly, it’s a rough outlook. The next week and a half is a total flat spell. From this Sunday (26 July) all the way through the end of the first week of August, the waves are tiny and weak – mostly under 3 ft, often much smaller. The combined energy is pitiful, sitting well under 100 most days. Water temp is normal for this time of year.
There’s no true standout. The closest we come to a session is in the middle of next week. Wednesday morning (29 July), a little NE swell pushes the waves to about 4 ft, but the period is only 5 seconds – super short. The wind goes cross-offshore from the NW at 9 mph, so it’s clean. The energy reading is just 65. That afternoon, the swell holds at 4 ft with a 6-second period, wind stays cross-off but stronger from the NW at 16 mph, and the energy climbs to 112 – moderate but still weak. This beach/jetty spot won’t be doing much with that short period.
Thursday morning (30 July) is the best of the bunch: 4 ft from the NE, 7-second period, and the energy hits 159 – the highest we see. Wind is a cross-shore N breeze at 9 mph. It’ll be a bit chopped, but if you’re keen, you might get a few waist-high runners.
After that, it’s downhill. Late in the first week and into the second week of August, it’s flat or near-flat – most readings under 2 ft with barely any energy. There are glassy mornings (Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August), but the swell is only 2 ft and 1 ft – not enough to ride.
There’s a tiny spike late in the second week. Friday morning (7 August), a NE swell of 3 ft, 4-second period, with cross-off S wind at 13 mph and clean. Energy is just 34. Then Monday morning (10 August), a SE swell at 4 ft, 7-second period, with light cross-on ESE wind at 6 mph, and energy back up to 114. Still small and short-period.
If you’re looking for the best option, it’s Wednesday and Thursday (29-30 July) when the little pulse shows up and the wind is clean. But don’t expect much. This spot is fairly consistent, but we’re in a real dry spell. For the advanced surfer, you might find a few knee-to-waist high waves on that Thursday morning. For beginners, it’s safe but there’s almost no wave to practice on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 |
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59 | 49 | 49 | 46 | 36 | 28 | 40 | 28 | 58 | 18 | 53 | 112 | 172 | 159 | 148 | 79 | 49 | 33 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:01AM0.98m | 6:23PM1.41m | 6:47AM1.01m | 7:06PM1.46m | 7:30AM1.06m | 7:47PM1.49m | 8:10AM1.11m | 8:25PM1.51m | 8:48AM1.15m | 9:02PM1.50m | 9:25AM1.20m | 9:37PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:10AM0.24m | 11:52AM0.24m | 00:55AM0.20m | 12:36PM0.21m | 1:35AM0.15m | 1:18PM0.18m | 2:13AM0.11m | 1:58PM0.16m | 2:49AM0.08m | 2:37PM0.14m | 3:23AM0.06m | 3:16PM0.14m | 3:56AM0.05m | ||||||
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | NE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SSE 7 |
59 | 49 | 49 | 46 | 36 | 28 | 40 | 28 | 13 | 44 | 96 | 74 | 106 | 75 | 101 | 79 | 49 | 33 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | S 6 | — | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | E 9 | — | SSE 7 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | ENE 6 |
26 | 3 | — | 26 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 6 | — | 54 | — | 101 | 108 | 72 | — | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | — | WSW 3 | S 8 | S 5 |
— | 39 | 37 | — | — | 2 | 17 | 23 | 58 | 13 | 53 | 112 | 172 | 159 | 148 | — | 1 | 103 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 64 | 332 | 0 | 333 | 957 | 0 | 440 | 1559 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 3 |
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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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