Crescent Head surf break

Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 03 Mar 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
26.0° C
(Which is 1.4°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 5AM. 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 (Thu 5th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 11th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 10th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tue
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
E
1.5
NE
1
ENE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
E
1.6
E
2.4
E
2
E
2
E
1.8
E
2.4
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
Period(s) (?)9665779991110101099999101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)225151691111542245165354096195625624233719616276495391065968917
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
20
NNE
20
NE
15
N
20
NNE
20
NE
15
N
20
NE
20
NE
10
NE
10
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
S
15
SE
10
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:58PM
1.38
9:52AM
1.79
9:37PM
1.47
10:27AM
1.67
10:15PM
1.53
11:00AM
1.52
10:55PM
1.57
11:30AM
1.36
11:36PM
1.58
11:59AM
1.21
12:21AM
1.55
12:27PM
1.08
1:13AM
1.51
1:00PM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:11AM
-0.06
4:00PM
0.40
3:54AM
-0.02
4:27PM
0.40
4:37AM
0.06
4:53PM
0.39
5:20AM
0.19
5:19PM
0.39
6:06AM
0.33
5:46PM
0.40
6:57AM
0.48
6:16PM
0.41
7:58AM
0.62
6:54PM
0.43
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tue
10
Sunrise-6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43-
Sunset--7:19--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:13--7:12
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------------19105915121-
Temp. °C242525242526242626242525232424232324222324
Feels °C (?)242423232424242625252625252424242224232222
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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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