Crescent Head Surf Break
Lat Long: 31.19° S 152.98° E

Crescent Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Crescent Head

Issued: 3 am 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Crescent Head sea temperature is
23.0° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Crescent Head surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,595 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crescent Head this week:

The surf forecast for Crescent Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s 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 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 3rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 6th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crescent Head over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
7
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
1.9
SSW
8
3
SSW
10
3.5
S
11
3
S
11
3
S
11
1.8
SSE
10
2.2
S
10
1.5
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
1.2
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.3
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
66
82
75
73
49
465
1608
2595
2200
1729
615
930
377
267
157
103
76
130
269
191
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
W
10
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
S
10
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
5
NNW
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
W
15
NNE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:24PM1.72m
10:03AM1.04m
11:08PM1.66m
10:43AM1.07m
11:53PM1.58m
11:30AM1.10m
00:40AM1.51m
12:24PM1.14m
1:28AM1.45m
1:27PM1.20m
2:19AM1.40m
2:33PM1.29m
3:12AM1.36m
Low Tide
3:18PM0.22m
5:04AM0.55m
4:02PM0.23m
5:42AM0.60m
4:49PM0.25m
6:21AM0.62m
5:40PM0.29m
7:03AM0.61m
6:38PM0.33m
7:47AM0.58m
7:41PM0.37m
8:34AM0.52m
8:50PM0.39m
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
2
7
3
7
Temp °C
23
21
15
20
18
13
18
17
13
17
17
14
18
17
16
17
18
15
18
18
18
Feels °C
19
19
13
16
14
9
13
12
9
13
14
10
15
14
17
17
18
15
16
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
1
S
8
1.6
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
11
2.2
SSE
11
2
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
8
Energy kJ
40
66
82
75
73
49
140
481
1042
1102
859
615
485
377
267
157
103
76
130
163
191
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
SSW
5
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
S
8
Energy kJ
9
21
12
10
4
2
32
33
20
8
9
9
9
6
7
6
7
6
20
21
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
11
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
NE
7
0.2
N
6
0.1
S
22
0.1
SE
22
0.2
SSE
21
0.1
S
21
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
19
0.2
SSE
21
0.2
SSE
19
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
21
1
2
6
6
7
2
3
10
18
43
8
8
14
42
34
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
7
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
1.1
SW
6
1.9
SSW
8
3
SSW
10
3.5
S
11
3
S
11
3
S
11
2.2
S
10
1.6
ENE
7
Energy kJ
82
3
6
5
67
465
1608
2595
2200
1729
930
269
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
33
15
0
0
14
14
14
14
0
0
17
0
0
0
0
0
98
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
5
4
5
5
6
8
6
7
9
9
7
6
7
7
5
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
9
8
6
8
7
6
9
9
9
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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 16 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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