
Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 43 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crystals this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crystals in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 4:13PM1.51m | 4:45AM1.06m | 5:18PM1.57m | 5:51AM1.13m | 6:18PM1.63m | 6:50AM1.21m | 7:13PM1.67m | 7:44AM1.30m | 8:04PM1.68m | 8:35AM1.37m | 8:52PM1.64m | 9:23AM1.41m | 9:38PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:33AM0.09m | 10:55PM0.12m | 10:41AM0.05m | 11:56PM0.03m | 11:45AM-0.01m | 00:51AM-0.05m | 12:44PM-0.06m | 1:42AM-0.11m | 1:39PM-0.10m | 2:30AM-0.15m | 2:32PM-0.10m | 3:15AM-0.15m | 3:22PM-0.07m | 3:58AM-0.12m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | NE 4 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 |
47 | 32 | 2 | 66 | 8 | 19 | 20 | 33 | 49 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 3 | 11 | 38 | 32 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | — | SE 7 | E 9 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
1 | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | E 11 | SE 11 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 8 | NE 4 | SE 10 | E 7 | SE 13 | E 7 | E 13 |
— | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | W 3 | SSW 6 | S 5 | W 2 | W 3 | NW 3 |
28 | 40 | 173 | — | 46 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 136 | 3 | 34 | 36 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 52 | 28 | 3 | 59 | 214 | 1086 | 32 | 39 | 264 | 2635 | 611 | 611 | 94 | 1 | 428 | 2426 | 39 | 39 | 142 | 145 |
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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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