Crescent Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Crescent Head over the next couple of weeks.

The first thing you need to know is that the next few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some solid swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a real factor. Things start off a little ordinary, but there’s a couple of solid windows to keep an eye on, especially if you can wait a bit.

The ocean is currently sitting at a very average 68°, which is bang on the money for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Let’s kick it off with Thursday the 9th. We’ve got a 7ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, but that southerly wind is blowing cross-shore at 9 mph, making things a bit bumpy. The energy is moderate (1815), but it’s not clean enough to get excited about. The afternoon is similar, with a 7ft SE swell but the wind is still a problem. It’s a pass for me.

Friday the 10th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning session is looking clean. We’ve got a 6ft SE swell, 10-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW at 6 mph. That’s a clean lineup, and the energy is moderate (614). The swell is a bit on the bigger side for a beginner, but for the rest of us, this is a solid, fun-sized day. The afternoon turns a bit cross-on, so get it early.

Saturday the 11th is a tale of two halves. The morning is a beauty: a 3ft ESE swell with a 12-second period, and a glassy, clean cross-offshore breeze from the northwest at just 3 mph. The energy is moderate (521) and the waves will be clean and lined up. This is a great option for all levels. The afternoon turns onshore and choppy, so make the most of the morning.

Sunday the 12th has a tiny 3ft ESE swell, but the wind is solid offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean. The energy is weak (173), so it’s a small-wave board day. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are really small, with weak energy (less than 100) and not much to write home about. We’re looking at flat spells here.

Then we get a big spike. From Thursday the 16th through to Sunday the 19th, the swell jumps up massively, but it’s all attached to onshore winds and rain. We’re talking 16ft to 20ft SSE swell with very strong energy (over 10,000), but the wind is a mess. Only the brave or the crazy would be out there. This is more of a kite-surfing scenario than a paddle-surfing one.

The standout, and the one I’m really looking forward to, is Wednesday the 22nd. The morning has a 10ft SSE swell with an 8-second period, and the wind is blowing a clean offshore from the west at 9 mph. The energy is strong (1135). The afternoon gets even better: a 13ft SSE swell, 10-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the west at 12 mph. The energy is very strong (5197). This is a big, powerful, clean swell at Crescent Head. It’s not for beginners – over 8ft is expert territory – but for the experienced crew, this is going to be exceptional. The period is a bit short, so it won’t be the longest lines, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be a freight train. Get ready for a big day.

The other highlight is Friday the 24th. The morning session is looking excellent. We’ve got an 8ft ESE swell with a 10-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 3 mph. The energy is strong (2316). This is a big, clean swell that’s a bit more manageable than the 22nd, and it’s perfect for experienced surfers.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a bit of a battle with onshore winds, but there are clean windows on Friday morning and Saturday morning. The real gold is waiting for the 22nd and 24th, which are absolute standouts. Those are the days to circle on the calendar.

Stay stoked,
Rusty.

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