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Crackneck surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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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 Wednesday (Nov 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 7s period. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 03) at 8PM.
Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 29th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackneck over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 5 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 339 | 569 | 423 | 164 | 119 | 98 | 92 | 56 | 34 | 185 | 176 | 84 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 91 | 141 | 72 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 48 | 28 | 106 | 230 | 210 | 159 | 138 | 86 | 52 | 72 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:58AM 1.69 | 10:47PM 1.05 | 10:40AM 1.62 | 11:34PM 1.00 | 11:22AM 1.55 | 12:23AM 0.97 | 12:07PM 1.46 | 1:18AM 0.96 | 12:54PM 1.37 | 2:17AM 0.97 | 1:45PM 1.28 | 3:18AM 1.01 | 2:40PM 1.20 | 4:14AM 1.09 | 3:38PM 1.14 | 5:01AM 1.18 | 4:36PM 1.10 | 5:43AM 1.28 | 5:32PM 1.08 | 6:21AM 1.39 | 6:26PM 1.08 | 6:58AM 1.49 | 7:16PM 1.09 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:52PM 0.11 | 4:05AM 0.39 | 5:37PM 0.16 | 4:47AM 0.45 | 6:23PM 0.22 | 5:31AM 0.51 | 7:12PM 0.28 | 6:22AM 0.58 | 8:01PM 0.32 | 7:22AM 0.63 | 8:49PM 0.34 | 8:34AM 0.66 | 9:36PM 0.35 | 9:49AM 0.65 | 10:19PM 0.34 | 10:58AM 0.60 | 11:00PM 0.33 | 11:57AM 0.52 | 11:40PM 0.32 | 12:47PM 0.42 | 12:19AM 0.30 | 1:33PM 0.32 | 1:00AM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - |
Rain (mm) | 1 | 5 | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 19 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C (?) | 19 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°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.