Crabbs Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.09° S 151.66° E

Crabbs Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crabbs Creek sea temperature is
20.7°C
1.7° 

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


Crabbs Creek surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SE swell with 549 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crabbs Creek this week:

The surf forecast for Crabbs Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crabbs Creek in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 16th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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SSE
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1.7
SSE
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1.3
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1.3
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1.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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480
446
388
281
263
197
201
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48
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232
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180
322
327
284
234
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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ESE
15
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20
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10
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NNE
10
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25
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NNE
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Wind State
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on
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High Tide
12:36PM1.28m
1:24AM0.84m
1:20PM1.21m
2:26AM0.81m
2:10PM1.17m
3:39AM0.83m
3:08PM1.15m
4:45AM0.90m
4:09PM1.16m
5:34AM0.99m
5:08PM1.19m
6:14AM1.10m
6:01PM1.24m
Low Tide
7:39PM0.37m
6:43AM0.54m
8:33PM0.40m
7:37AM0.60m
9:27PM0.41m
8:42AM0.63m
10:19PM0.39m
9:51AM0.62m
11:05PM0.36m
10:55AM0.58m
11:46PM0.33m
11:52AM0.50m
00:26AM0.29m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Crabbs Creek Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Crabbs Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crabbs Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crabbs Creek 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 (Crabbs Creek) 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 Crabbs Creek 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.

Crabbs Creek is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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