Crackneck surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 14 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Crackneck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Crackneck sea temperature is
22.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Sunday (Dec 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crackneck in the next 12 days are 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 10s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 14th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 14th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 18th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackneck over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
E
1.5
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
NE
0.4
ENE
1.5
NE
1.7
NE
1.3
ENE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.3
ENE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
Period(s) (?)787777778845857767666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1552441117857745643686728552912425316218223013798132
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
20
NE
30
SSE
10
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
N
20
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
SSW
10
S
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:03PM
1.03
5:53AM
1.36
6:01PM
1.00
6:33AM
1.42
6:53PM
0.99
7:11AM
1.48
7:40PM
0.99
7:48AM
1.53
8:24PM
1.01
8:25AM
1.57
9:04PM
1.02
9:02AM
1.59
9:43PM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:31AM
0.53
11:07PM
0.37
12:28PM
0.46
11:47PM
0.39
1:16PM
0.39
12:28AM
0.39
1:58PM
0.32
1:08AM
0.39
2:37PM
0.27
1:47AM
0.39
3:16PM
0.22
2:26AM
0.38
3:53PM
0.20
3:04AM
0.38
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-7:58--7:59--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:01-
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----21------------11
Temp. °C262623181919191919202020202121242624222322
Feels °C (?)272524161716171717181818191818232625222223
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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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