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Crackneck Surf Forecast
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Crackneck surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crackneck this week:
The surf forecast for Crackneck over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crackneck in the next 12 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 2nd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 2nd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 2nd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackneck over the next 12 days.
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 85 | 65 | 64 | 46 | 46 | 766 | 1346 | 1067 | 749 | 565 | 307 | 197 | 158 | 59 | 80 | 128 | 157 | 92 | 79 | 90 | 127 | 147 | 333 | 391 | 391 | 283 | 265 | 288 | 240 | 147 | 147 | 115 | 192 | 287 | 302 | 339 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | glass | cross | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:10PM 1.75 | 11:06AM 1.08 | 11:03PM 1.66 | 12:10PM 1.01 | 12:01AM 1.55 | 1:21PM 0.97 | 1:05AM 1.44 | 2:36PM 0.99 | 2:13AM 1.35 | 3:43PM 1.05 | 3:19AM 1.28 | 4:36PM 1.13 | 4:18AM 1.24 | 5:18PM 1.22 | 5:08AM 1.21 | 5:53PM 1.31 | 5:53AM 1.18 | 6:26PM 1.40 | 6:34AM 1.16 | 6:57PM 1.47 | 7:14AM 1.15 | 7:28PM 1.52 | 7:53AM 1.12 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:04AM 0.05 | 4:27PM 0.37 | 6:05AM 0.13 | 5:22PM 0.47 | 7:11AM 0.21 | 6:28PM 0.55 | 8:17AM 0.26 | 7:46PM 0.59 | 9:18AM 0.29 | 9:07PM 0.59 | 10:09AM 0.29 | 10:17PM 0.55 | 10:51AM 0.29 | 11:15PM 0.49 | 11:26AM 0.29 | 12:03AM 0.43 | 11:58AM 0.29 | 12:45AM 0.36 | 12:29PM 0.30 | 1:24AM 0.29 | 1:00PM 0.31 | 2:02AM 0.25 | ||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 |
| Sunset | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Crackneck Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Crackneck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Crackneck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crackneck 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 (Crackneck) 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 Crackneck 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Crackneck, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Central Coast which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Dee Why, Hornsby and Mosman.
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