
Surf Forecasts:
Crystals surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with ENE 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 (Sep 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, legend. Rusty here. Let’s suss out the Crystals (beach/jetty) for the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it’s a frustrating outlook. For a solid stretch we’ve got tiny waves and we’re waiting for the ocean to wake up. The good news is there’s a proper pulse of energy trying to push in around the middle of the second week, but the wind and swell combo is a bit messy.
First off, the water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild to report there.
The first real callout is from Monday 21 September. That morning the swell bumps up to 6 ft from the NE, but it’s short, choppy stuff with a period of just 6 seconds, and a cross-onshore wind. The combined energy hits 201 (moderate), but it’s lumpy and poor. By the afternoon, the swell pushes 7 ft from the ENE with a period of 7 seconds, but we're still dealing with a gentle cross-shore breeze. The energy jumps to 346 (strong), and the score nudges into “marginal” territory. This is not a standout because the wind is off and the short period will make for a jumbled mess. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.
Then Tuesday 22 September morning looks the most interesting, but it’s still a mixed bag. We’ve got 7 ft from the ENE, period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a hefty 471 (strong to very strong). The wind is light cross-onshore from the ENE. This is a lot of energy for a beach/jetty break, and with that short period it’s going to be powerful and dumpy. The wave heights are over 8 ft, so this is strictly for the experts. Given the cross-onshore wind, it won’t be clean, but for the big-wave crew, that’s the window.
Nothing else in the 16-day window comes close. The rest is poor surf with tiny lines and bad wind. We’ve got a long dry spell from now until around the 21st, so don’t hold your breath.
Stay hungry, boys.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
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42 | 72 | 69 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:43AM1.10m | 5:09PM1.53m | 5:44AM1.20m | 6:06PM1.57m | 6:38AM1.30m | 6:57PM1.59m | 7:27AM1.40m | 7:44PM1.58m | 8:13AM1.47m | 8:28PM1.53m | 8:56AM1.51m | 9:11PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:44PM0.13m | 10:36AM0.11m | 11:42PM0.05m | 11:39AM0.04m | 00:33AM-0.03m | 12:35PM-0.02m | 1:19AM-0.08m | 1:27PM-0.06m | 2:03AM-0.10m | 2:16PM-0.06m | 2:43AM-0.09m | 3:03PM-0.04m | 3:23AM-0.05m | ||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
7:21 | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 |
42 | 72 | 69 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 187 | 61 | 32 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 8 | NE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 |
13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | NE 4 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | — |
7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | SW 2 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | WNW 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | S 2 |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 31 | 180 | 241 | 277 | 2 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 3 | 0 | 121 | 180 | 1318 | 310 | 310 | 793 | 793 | 118 | 15 | 3 | 28 | 214 | 264 | 730 | 796 | 538 |
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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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