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Crescent Head Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Port Macquarie (37 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 18 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.8° C
(Which is 1.8°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 10s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 19th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 19th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 19th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crescent Head over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | |
1036 | 1898 | 1847 | 878 | 561 | 707 | 1131 | 1419 | 858 | 1124 | 1281 | 1692 | 1767 | 1780 | 969 | 1192 | 872 | 739 | 769 | 679 | 628 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:28PM2.06m | 9:38AM1.12m | 10:24PM2.04m | 10:28AM1.05m | 11:24PM1.97m | 11:22AM1.01m | 00:27AM1.87m | 12:20PM1.00m | 1:32AM1.75m | 1:24PM1.04m | 2:36AM1.63m | 2:31PM1.11m | 3:37AM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15AM0.23m | 3:22PM0.07m | 5:15AM0.31m | 4:14PM0.09m | 6:17AM0.41m | 5:12PM0.13m | 7:20AM0.49m | 6:16PM0.19m | 8:20AM0.55m | 7:27PM0.24m | 9:13AM0.58m | 8:40PM0.29m | 9:59AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 |
 | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | 4:54 |
14 | 23 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
17 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
 kJ | 586 | 880 | 1042 | 878 | 561 | 413 | 542 | 637 | 446 | 554 | 782 | 987 | 1198 | 1143 | 850 | 1192 | 872 | 739 | 769 | 679 | 628 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 17 | S 14 | ESE 12 | S 22 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 21 | 440 | 371 | 262 | 266 | 223 | 140 | 111 | 6 | 15 | 231 | 9 | 134 | 94 | 55 | 41 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | ENE 10 | S 15 | SSE 18 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 32 | 5 | 33 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | WSW 3 | SSW 5 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | S 7 | S 5 |
| kJ | 1036 | 1898 | 1847 | 3 | 83 | 707 | 1131 | 1419 | 858 | 1124 | 1281 | 1692 | 1767 | 1780 | 969 | 588 | — | — | — | 47 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 270 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 99 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 343 | 343 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 52 | 0 | 0 |
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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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