Crescent Head surf break

Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 02 Feb 2026 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
25.2° 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 Wednesday (Feb 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 4th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 4th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 2nd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
S
2.2
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
1.2
NE
0.9
NE
0.4
ENE
1.1
NE
1
NE
0.9
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1
ENE
1.1
NE
0.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)1099998888955955555658
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2458783465378244147120100846276402661433911994687358
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
15
SE
10
ESE
10
E
10
N
10
N
20
NE
15
N
15
NNE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
25
N
20
NNE
25
NE
20
N
20
NE
20
NNE
10
N
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
ononcrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:20PM
1.23
10:18AM
1.98
10:00PM
1.30
10:59AM
1.87
10:40PM
1.36
11:38AM
1.72
11:22PM
1.40
12:14PM
1.54
12:05AM
1.42
12:48PM
1.36
12:54AM
1.42
1:22PM
1.19
1:50AM
1.41
1:58PM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:23AM
-0.09
4:41PM
0.39
4:09AM
-0.08
5:14PM
0.43
4:55AM
-0.01
5:45PM
0.46
5:40AM
0.10
6:15PM
0.48
6:28AM
0.26
6:44PM
0.49
7:21AM
0.42
7:15PM
0.49
8:26AM
0.57
Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20
Sunset7:47--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:44--7:43--
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C202021222221242224252325252325262425262424
Feels °C (?)151619202020212123232324242323242425252527
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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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