Crystals Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.37° N 74.41° W

Crystals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crystals sea temperature is
23.7° C
0.6° 

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


Crystals surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, NE swell with 437 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crystals in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 26th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 26th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next 16 days.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is looking pretty grim. We've got a solid run of flat, choppy, and just plain messy conditions. There's a lot of nothing to wade through, so don't hold your breath for any magic sessions.

The only real spot on the radar is Crystals, and it's a beach/jetty setup that needs a lot of things to go right. Right now, the water temp is sitting at 75°, which is about average for this time of year. That's about the only thing that's average, though.

The forecast kicks off on Sunday the 26th of July, but it's a total write-off. We're looking at a tiny 2 ft swell from the SE with a period of only 8 seconds, and a cross-on breeze. The combined swell energy is a weak 85, and the wave comment says it all: "poor surf conditions."

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are more of the same – tiny 2 ft swell, short period, and messy cross-shore or cross-on winds. The energy levels drop into the 40s and 60s, which is just pathetic. Not worth paddling out for.

Wednesday the 29th brings a tease. The wind goes offshore from the WNW at 15 km/h, and the face is clean, but the swell is only 1 ft with a 7-second period from the ENE. The energy is a measly 15. It's clean, but there's nothing to ride.

Thursday the 30th is similar: clean but tiny, with 2 ft to 2 ft from the ENE and energy in the teens. You might get a little knee-high ripple, but that's about it.

Then we hit Friday the 31st of July. This is the biggest spike we see, but it's a cruel joke. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the ENE, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and the wind is onshore. The energy hits 187, which is actually moderate, but the quality is still "poor surf conditions." With that short period and onshore wind, it'll be a chop-fest. Not for beginners, but not really good for anyone either.

From August 1st all the way through to August 10th, it's a flat spell. We're talking 0.3 ft to 2 ft swells, with combined energy mostly in the single digits or teens. There are a few clean moments with offshore or cross-offshore winds on the 9th of August, but with those tiny 1 ft to 2 ft swells, you'd be lucky to catch a foam ball.

So, to put it bluntly: there's no standout session here. This is a long stretch of flat and poor-quality surf. If you're a kite surfer, the 31st of July with that 5 ft chop and cross-shore wind might look interesting, but for paddle surfing, it's a no-go. The spot is inconsistent at the best of times, and this is one of those blank runs that's just part of the deal here. Forecasts can change, but right now, I'd leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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437
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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SSE
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High Tide
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
10:01AM1.24m
10:13PM1.42m
Low Tide
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
3:57PM0.14m
4:30AM0.05m
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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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