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Crackneck Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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 Friday (Apr 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crackneck in the next 12 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 19th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackneck over the next 12 days.
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 89 | 62 | 37 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 7 | 152 | 310 | 473 | 263 | 309 | 415 | 452 | 574 | 506 | 411 | 399 | 351 | 305 | 201 | 156 | 218 | 204 | 196 | 190 | 186 | 183 | 194 | 190 | 181 | 137 | 106 | 81 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:21PM 1.08 | 5:05AM 1.27 | 5:57PM 1.18 | 5:48AM 1.28 | 6:29PM 1.27 | 6:27AM 1.29 | 6:59PM 1.36 | 7:05AM 1.28 | 7:29PM 1.44 | 7:41AM 1.26 | 7:59PM 1.50 | 8:18AM 1.22 | 8:30PM 1.54 | 8:55AM 1.17 | 9:03PM 1.55 | 9:33AM 1.12 | 9:39PM 1.54 | 10:15AM 1.07 | 10:19PM 1.52 | 11:04AM 1.01 | 11:05PM 1.48 | 12:03PM 0.97 | 11:59PM 1.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:57PM 0.55 | 11:40AM 0.30 | 11:46PM 0.47 | 12:12PM 0.27 | 12:28AM 0.40 | 12:41PM 0.25 | 1:07AM 0.33 | 1:10PM 0.24 | 1:45AM 0.27 | 1:38PM 0.25 | 2:23AM 0.23 | 2:07PM 0.27 | 3:00AM 0.21 | 2:37PM 0.30 | 3:40AM 0.21 | 3:10PM 0.34 | 4:22AM 0.23 | 3:45PM 0.39 | 5:09AM 0.26 | 4:27PM 0.45 | 6:04AM 0.28 | 5:18PM 0.50 | 7:07AM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 |
| Sunset | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | - | - | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 11 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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