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Crescent Head surf break

Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 20 Nov 2025 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
20.2° C
 (Which is 1.6°C colder than average 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 Friday (Nov 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 21st Nov)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 21st Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 21st Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
2
0
2
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NE
0.6
E
0.7
E
1
E
1.7
S
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
1.7
NNE
1
NE
0.9
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
Period(s) (?)61212118111110101010106710101010101211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1161011342483502332291721591251239020296177212133167218266195
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SE
5
ENE
5
NNW
20
NE
10
NNW
10
E
15
NE
15
N
10
ESE
5
NNE
15
N
5
NE
20
NNE
15
N
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		oncross-
on		crossonglasscrossglasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:56PM
1.10
9:27AM
1.79
9:28PM
1.06
10:07AM
1.79
10:01PM
1.03
10:48AM
1.76
10:34PM
1.02
11:32AM
1.71
11:11PM
1.02
12:19PM
1.64
11:55PM
1.03
1:09PM
1.57
12:48AM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:36AM
0.27
4:10PM
0.39
3:09AM
0.24
4:51PM
0.44
3:45AM
0.23
5:33PM
0.50
4:25AM
0.23
6:14PM
0.56
5:09AM
0.25
6:57PM
0.61
5:59AM
0.28
7:43PM
0.63
6:57AM
0.32
Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37
Sunset7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:31--
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-23-1---1-1--2-37----
Temp. °C252219222121222120232225262227252129322627
Feels °C (?)232119212122212222232226272328262432322625
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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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