
Surf Forecasts:
Crescent Head surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,518 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period with SE 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 (Jul 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crescent Head over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Crescent Head are a mixed bag, and you’ll need to pick your moments. The real standout action is a long way off, so patience is the name of the game.
We kick off on Wednesday, 8 July with some serious size – 8ft of SE swell rolling in. The combined energy is solid (1602), and water temps are sitting at 68°, pretty average for this time of year. But the morning is messy with a cross S wind at 6 mph, so it’s not clean. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off SSW breeze at 9 mph, and the energy jumps up (3023) – solid waves for the experienced crew, though the tide could be playing games. Thursday 9 July keeps the energy up Thursday morning with 7ft SE swell (1918 energy) and clean cross-off winds from the SSW. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but the period is 10 seconds, which is fine. The crowds can be around here sometimes, so expect a few out.
Friday 10 July drops off a bit with 6ft SE swell (531 energy) and a light SSW cross-off in the morning – clean, but nothing to write home about. Saturday 11 July sees a drop to 3ft ESE swell (415 energy) with a NW cross-off and clean morning, though the period stretches to 12 seconds, which gives some push. Sunday 12 July is small but glassy early with a W offshore at 9 mph on 3ft ESE swell (210 energy). Clean but tiny.
Then we hit a dead zone. From Monday 13 July through to Saturday 18 July, it’s mostly poor or marginal. Swell drops below 3ft, winds get messy, and the energy barely breaks 100. There’s a glimmer on Saturday 18 July with 4ft ESE swell (355 energy) and clean cross-off winds, but it’s marginal at best. Expect a solid week of flat to average conditions.
Now here’s the one that’s got me excited. Sunday 19 July morning: 6ft SSW swell (645 energy) with glassy conditions – no wind, clean as a whistle. This is the pick of the outlook. Period’s only 6 seconds (short period wind swell), so it’ll be a bit bouncy at the beach, but Crescent Head is a point break, so it should line up nicely. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, but experienced surfers will eat it up. It’s in 8 days, so keep an eye on it.
Monday 20 July keeps the fun going with 4ft E swell (961 energy) and offshore WNW wind at 9 mph in the morning – clean, long-period groundswell at 12 seconds. This is a proper clean session for all levels.
Tuesday 21 July pumps up to 8ft ESE swell (1678 energy) with a fresh offshore W wind at 16 mph. This is big – over 8ft, so experts only. The period is 12 seconds again, so plenty of power. The afternoon sees 19 mph cross-off winds, which might blow it out a bit.
From Wednesday 22 July through to Thursday 23 July, we ease back into 4-5ft ESE to S swell with clean winds, but energy drops below 1000. Solid but not epic.
So, the standout: Sunday 19 July morning – glassy, 6ft SSW, and the point at Crescent Head will handle that period. Monday 20 July is a close second with that offshore and bigger, longer period groundswell. But honestly, for most of the next 16 days, you’ll be looking at small to average waves, with a real dry spell in the middle. It’s not a classic run, but forecasts can change.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1482 | 1518 | 1176 | 962 | 742 | 566 | 524 | 530 | 416 | 210 | 337 | 294 | 171 | 83 | 58 | 60 | 90 | 49 | 22 | 31 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:02PM1.41m | 2:24AM1.24m | 3:12PM1.51m | 3:27AM1.17m | 4:22PM1.64m | 4:33AM1.12m | 5:28PM1.78m | 5:37AM1.09m | 6:28PM1.92m | 6:35AM1.10m | 7:25PM2.04m | 7:28AM1.12m | 8:19PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25PM0.45m | 8:32AM0.38m | 9:44PM0.47m | 9:29AM0.32m | 11:03PM0.44m | 10:28AM0.25m | 00:14AM0.38m | 11:27AM0.17m | 1:16AM0.32m | 12:23PM0.08m | 2:11AM0.28m | 1:18PM-0.01m | 3:01AM0.28m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
1482 | 1518 | 1176 | 962 | 742 | 566 | 524 | 530 | 416 | 199 | 337 | 294 | 171 | 83 | 58 | 60 | 90 | 49 | 22 | 31 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | S 23 | S 22 | SE 14 | S 20 | — | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | SSE 8 | NE 4 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | S 4 | SSE 11 | SE 19 |
120 | 417 | 335 | 11 | 10 | 73 | 7 | — | 40 | 210 | 86 | 1 | 39 | 31 | 32 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 22 | S 21 | — | — | S 21 | S 17 | S 18 | S 17 | N 4 | — | — | SSE 12 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 11 | E 10 | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 29 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 10 | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | W 3 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1088 | — | 945 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 17 | 76 | 17 |
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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.
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