Crescent Head surf break

Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 06 Jul 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
21.3° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than 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 Sunday (Jul 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 6th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 11th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 12th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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

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Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.3
E
1
S
1.7
S
2.4
SSW
1.2
SSE
1.6
S
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
2.4
SSW
3.5
S
3
S
2.5
S
1.7
SSE
1.5
SE
1.3
SE
Period(s) (?)888991087101010111010159910998888888987101010988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)18417910065574277986348897168841142537721589281672234144111706659589967788359724941806426326259
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
10
NNE
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
SW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
NW
10
NW
15
N
10
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSE
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
SE
5
SW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SW
5
SW
10
ENE
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NE
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:06PM
1.51
5:07AM
0.98
5:58PM
1.61
5:55AM
0.97
6:45PM
1.70
6:39AM
0.99
7:30PM
1.77
7:20AM
1.04
8:13PM
1.82
7:59AM
1.09
8:55PM
1.84
8:38AM
1.15
9:36PM
1.84
9:18AM
1.21
10:17PM
1.80
10:01AM
1.26
10:59PM
1.74
10:47AM
1.30
11:42PM
1.65
11:39AM
1.34
12:27AM
1.53
12:38PM
1.39
1:17AM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:04AM
0.46
11:56PM
0.56
10:51AM
0.40
12:50AM
0.53
11:38AM
0.33
1:35AM
0.49
12:24PM
0.26
2:15AM
0.47
1:10PM
0.18
2:52AM
0.46
1:54PM
0.12
3:28AM
0.45
2:39PM
0.07
4:03AM
0.46
3:24PM
0.05
4:39AM
0.46
4:10PM
0.06
5:17AM
0.45
4:59PM
0.12
5:56AM
0.45
5:54PM
0.20
6:39AM
0.43
6:57PM
0.31
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Sunrise6:47--6:47--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:43--6:43--
Sunset-4:58--4:58--4:59--4:59--5:00--5:00--5:00--5:00--5:01--5:01--5:02--5:02-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202017181814171715212016181613171711151513161714171814161513151512161614
Feels °C (?)181816151411141411181713121061212812121013141115151212111013129131412

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue 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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