Crescent Head Surf Forecast

/ NSW – Port Macquarie (37 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks) / Lat Long: (31.19° S 152.98° E)

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Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 AEDT

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Crescent Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Crescent Head sea temperature is 20.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crescent Head this week:

The surf forecast for Crescent Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crescent Head in the next 12 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 11AM.

Wave Type	Time (AEDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Thu 20th Nov)	6ft (1.9m) 6s
Best Surf	5AM (Tue 25th Nov)	5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful	5AM (Tue 25th Nov)	5ft (1.5m) 11s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.
	Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tuesday 25
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	2	1	1	2	2	2	2	0	0	2	0	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	NE	ENE
Period(s) (?)	11	6	6	6	6	7	12	11	11	11	11	10	10	10	10	10	9	10	11	7	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	23	109	279	196	239	101	175	248	354	233	229	214	128	125	92	219	210	264	281	216	263
Wind (km/h)	NNE	NE	N	NE	NNE	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SSE	ESE	S	NNE	SW	SE	ESE	NW	E	ENE	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross	glass	glass	glass	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	on	cross- on	cross
High Tide / height (m)	8:09AM 1.68		8:24PM 1.16	8:48AM 1.75		8:56PM 1.10	9:27AM 1.79		9:28PM 1.06	10:07AM 1.79		10:01PM 1.03	10:48AM 1.76		10:34PM 1.02	11:32AM 1.71		11:11PM 1.02	12:19PM 1.64		11:55PM 1.03
Low Tide / height (m)		2:46PM 0.33	2:05AM 0.31		3:28PM 0.35	2:36AM 0.27		4:10PM 0.39	3:09AM 0.24		4:51PM 0.44	3:45AM 0.23		5:33PM 0.50	4:25AM 0.23		6:14PM 0.56		5:09AM 0.25	6:57PM 0.61

	Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tuesday 25
Sunrise	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-
Sunset	-	7:25	-	-	7:27	-	-	7:28	-	-	7:29	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:30	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	2	6	2	5	2	2	1	26	4	2	-	-	-	-	-	2
Temp. °C	23	24	21	27	25	23	19	21	20	20	20	20	19	21	20	23	23	21	24	24	22
Feels °C (?)	20	21	18	26	22	23	18	20	19	20	19	21	21	24	22	23	22	22	25	24	22

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Information about the Crescent Head Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Crescent Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Crescent Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crescent Head 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 (Crescent Head) 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 Crescent Head 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 Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Crescent Head, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Port Macquarie, consider staying in North Shore which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Port Macquarie where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Macquarie which is 28 km (17 miles) away, Taree and Coffs Harbour.