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Crescent Head Surf Forecast
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Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 AEST
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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 2nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crescent Head over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 110 | 349 | 1398 | 1587 | 1621 | 1016 | 984 | 1384 | 1655 | 1277 | 1071 | 727 | 418 | 371 | 310 | 294 | 245 | 214 | 187 | 138 | 172 | 223 | 278 | 383 | 426 | 356 | 288 | 307 | 268 | 223 | 457 | 326 | 257 | 227 | 375 | 531 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:17PM 2.00 | 10:29AM 1.06 | 11:15PM 1.94 | 11:18AM 0.95 | 12:19AM 1.84 | 12:13PM 0.90 | 1:28AM 1.73 | 1:18PM 0.89 | 2:39AM 1.64 | 2:29PM 0.95 | 3:45AM 1.56 | 3:35PM 1.04 | 4:40AM 1.49 | 4:31PM 1.17 | 5:25AM 1.43 | 5:19PM 1.30 | 6:03AM 1.38 | 6:02PM 1.42 | 6:37AM 1.32 | 6:43PM 1.54 | 7:09AM 1.26 | 7:22PM 1.64 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:24PM 0.13 | 5:07AM 0.27 | 4:09PM 0.16 | 6:14AM 0.40 | 4:59PM 0.20 | 7:26AM 0.51 | 5:58PM 0.26 | 8:37AM 0.58 | 7:09PM 0.31 | 9:40AM 0.61 | 8:27PM 0.34 | 10:28AM 0.62 | 9:40PM 0.34 | 11:04AM 0.60 | 10:44PM 0.33 | 11:33AM 0.56 | 11:38PM 0.31 | 12:00PM 0.50 | 12:27AM 0.30 | 12:27PM 0.44 | 1:12AM 0.30 | 12:54PM 0.38 | 1:56AM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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