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 9 am Monday 15 Sep 2025 AEST

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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 20.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 7AM.

Wave Type	Time (AEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Tue 16th Sep)	5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf	1AM (Tue 16th Sep)	5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful	7PM (Tue 16th Sep)	7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21
	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	2	1	0	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	S	SSE	NNE	NNE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	S	S	S	S	ENE	SSE	S	NE	SSW	SSE	S	SE
Period(s) (?)	9	10	6	6	6	7	7	7	7	6	7	9	8	7	12	11	7	7	9	8	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	39	52	182	136	103	285	57	114	36	50	34	43	34	44	56	58	39	35	48	57	48
Wind (km/h)	N	NNE	NNW	N	NNE	NNW	W	ENE	SSW	S	E	NNE	N	NE	WNW	WNW	SE	SSW	W	ESE	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	off	on	cross- off	cross	on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- off	off	cross- on	cross- off	off	cross- on	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		2:43PM 1.67	2:49AM 0.87		4:03PM 1.70		4:06AM 0.91	5:11PM 1.74		5:07AM 1.00	6:06PM 1.77		5:54AM 1.12	6:52PM 1.76		6:35AM 1.25		7:30PM 1.73	7:13AM 1.37		8:05PM 1.66
Low Tide / height (m)			10:00PM 0.55	8:31AM 0.35		11:14PM 0.53	9:51AM 0.30		12:05AM 0.51	10:59AM 0.21		12:43AM 0.49	11:56AM 0.13		1:14AM 0.48	12:44PM 0.07		1:42AM 0.46		1:28PM 0.04	2:07AM 0.43

	Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21
Sunrise	5:48	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:39	-	-
Sunset	-	5:38	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:40	-	-	5:42	-	-	5:42	-	-	5:43	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	1	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	23	20	19	23	20	19	24	21	19	19	19	18	23	21	20	26	23	19	23	20	17
Feels °C (?)	19	17	17	20	17	18	24	21	19	17	17	17	20	19	18	25	21	19	19	17	15

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Port Macquarie

Wind Update Cross-off winds at Crescent Head are now cross-shore so expect speed-bumps in the surf (light winds from the N at Kempsey Airport Automatic Weather Station 25 km from Crescent Head). 0.6m 8s swell from the SSE with a 0.6m 5s windswell from the NE and a 0.3m 10s swell from the E as well as a 0.2m 14s groundswell, also from the E. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.