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Crackneck Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Crackneck surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crackneck this week:
The surf forecast for Crackneck over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crackneck in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackneck over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wed 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | |
410 | 284 | 196 | 92 | 73 | 85 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 66 | 103 | 141 | 315 | 276 | 272 | 193 | 138 | 100 | 82 | 76 | 213 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 11:04PM1.41m | 12:03PM0.93m | 11:51PM1.35m | 1:04PM0.93m | 00:44AM1.31m | 2:11PM0.96m | 1:42AM1.28m | 3:12PM1.04m | 2:43AM1.27m | 4:04PM1.16m | 3:43AM1.27m | 4:50PM1.29m | 4:41AM1.28m | 5:33PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:06AM0.35m | 5:11PM0.56m | 6:59AM0.37m | 6:08PM0.61m | 7:53AM0.36m | 7:18PM0.63m | 8:46AM0.32m | 8:35PM0.62m | 9:34AM0.27m | 9:46PM0.55m | 10:19AM0.22m | 10:48PM0.45m | 11:03AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — |
 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
16 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | E 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | E 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | E 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 |
 kJ | 410 | 284 | 196 | 92 | 1751 | 85 | 1803 | 2416 | 1575 | 771 | 436 | 141 | 619 | 562 | 2003 | 1491 | 793 | 100 | 345 | 415 | 231 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 12 | S 11 | — | E 10 | S 16 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 16 | E 14 | S 15 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 11 | 9 | — | 73 | 5 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 66 | 103 | 21 | 315 | 435 | 272 | 193 | 138 | — | 60 | 38 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | E 13 | — | NE 9 | N 9 | N 11 | SSE 14 | N 10 | S 17 |
| kJ | 13 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 78 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 276 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 69 | 2 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | S 11 | W 4 | S 10 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 12 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 25 | 185 | 2311 | 21 | 878 | — | — | 1862 | — | — | 436 | — | — | — | — | — | 723 | 82 | 76 | 213 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 110 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 38 | 163 | 163 | 23 | 163 | 779 |
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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 16 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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