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Crescent Head surf break

Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 08 Jan 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
23.8° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Jan 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crescent Head in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 11th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 11th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 12th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
3
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.7
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
2.3
NNE
2.2
NNE
1.7
ENE
2.1
NNE
1.3
ENE
1.4
S
2.3
S
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.5
SSE
0.9
ENE
1
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)845567777878888878778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)221698106120459471297443197200615121368147224022811811112194
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
20
NE
20
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
20
NNE
30
NNE
20
N
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SSE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
12:57PM
1.68
12:39AM
1.24
1:41PM
1.49
1:33AM
1.26
2:25PM
1.31
2:35AM
1.29
3:10PM
1.16
3:44AM
1.34
4:01PM
1.04
4:54AM
1.41
4:57PM
0.96
5:58AM
1.50
5:54PM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:15PM
0.55
6:55AM
0.22
7:51PM
0.57
7:54AM
0.36
8:29PM
0.58
9:02AM
0.50
9:09PM
0.56
10:22AM
0.59
9:54PM
0.52
11:45AM
0.62
10:45PM
0.48
12:56PM
0.60
11:37PM
0.42
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-7:55--7:55--7:55--7:55--7:55--7:55--7:54-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------1239----11
Temp. °C252623242524282925252522212221222322232522
Feels °C (?)242422212222262724232220192020202020202120
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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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