Crescent Head surf break

Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 18 Dec 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
23.4° C
(Which is normal 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 Monday (Dec 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crescent Head in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) 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 1.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 22nd Dec)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 22nd Dec)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 21st Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.8
NE
2
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.8
NE
1.9
NNE
1.7
NNE
2.3
NNE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
1.3
S
1.8
S
1.4
SSE
1.2
SE
0.5
SE
Period(s) (?)6666777778887988688911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1381232373252692953662745531821359969132745513739828422160
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
15
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
15
N
5
NW
5
E
20
N
10
S
5
NNE
15
ESE
15
SW
20
S
15
ESE
10
NW
20
S
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crossglassoncrosscrosscrossoncross-
off
crossoncross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:36AM
1.77
8:32PM
1.03
9:16AM
1.81
9:07PM
1.04
9:57AM
1.82
9:42PM
1.07
10:37AM
1.80
10:17PM
1.10
11:18AM
1.76
10:55PM
1.14
11:59AM
1.69
11:38PM
1.18
12:40PM
1.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:35AM
0.28
3:22PM
0.44
2:15AM
0.23
4:01PM
0.44
2:54AM
0.18
4:37PM
0.47
3:35AM
0.15
5:12PM
0.50
4:17AM
0.14
5:47PM
0.53
5:01AM
0.14
6:22PM
0.54
5:47AM
0.18
7:00PM
0.54
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Sunrise-5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41-
Sunset--7:49--7:50--7:51--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:52
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------11--------
Temp. °C222627232927243432273030252527252524232725
Feels °C (?)212526232828253531273232262829272322242321
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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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