Crescent Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, it's Rusty here with the outlook for Crescent Head. Over the next couple of weeks, there's some proper swell on the cards, but you'll need to pick your moments carefully, 'cause the wind's gonna chop and change on us. There's a bit of a flat patch to start the morning, but things kick off Sunday morning.

We're looking at a real standout window from September 12th. Saturday morning at Crescent Head (point) is the pick of the whole period. We've got a solid 6ft of swell pumping in from the south (S) with a 10-second period – that's a nice, clean groundswell. The wind is a clean 9 mph cross-offshore from the SSW, so the face is gonna be glassy. The combined wave energy is sitting at a strong 1157 (moderate to strong), and for a point break like this, that's a proper session for experienced surfers. The water temp is around average for this time of year, so nothing too wild.

Before that, we've got a few sessions that are worth a look. Sunday morning (September 6th) is small, with 2ft of S swell and a short 5-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is a weak 47, so it's just surfable but nothing to write home about. By Monday morning (September 7th), the swell picks up to 5ft from the SSE with a longer 10-second period, and the cross-offshore wind from the south at 6 mph keeps it clean. The energy is moderate at 490 – it's a good one for a beginner session. Tuesday morning (September 8th) sees a bit more size at 6ft from the south, but the period drops to 7 seconds, making it a bit lumpy and less appealing despite the 599 combined energy. Wednesday morning (September 9th) is a special one – 5ft of SSE swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy at 3 mph from the ENE. The combined energy is a moderate 391, and with those conditions, it's going to be silky smooth.

Now, for the experienced crew, Thursday morning (September 10th) is a beast. The swell hits 10ft from the south with a 10-second period, and the cross-offshore wind keeps it clean. The combined energy is a massive 2778 (very strong wave energy), but this is only for experts – it's too big for beginners. The period is long, so at a point break like Crescent Head, it should hold up well.

Friday morning (September 11th) is another solid option with 5ft of SSE swell and a 9-second period, clean cross-offshore wind from the SSW, and a combined energy of 645. It's gonna be a fun session.

After the 12th, things start to fade. Sunday morning (September 13th) is down to 3ft of SSE swell with a cross-on breeze, and from there it drops off into a few days of small, poor conditions. There's a gap from the 13th afternoon right through to the 16th morning with no real recommendations – just small, messy surf. Wednesday morning (September 16th) sees a spike back up to 5ft from the south with an 8-second period and a 16 mph cross-offshore wind, but the period is short and the energy is moderate at 517. It's marginal. Friday morning (September 18th) has 4ft of SSE swell with a 9-second period and a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNW, with a combined energy of 266 – a decent session for a wave. Saturday afternoon (September 19th) also offers 3ft from the SE with a 10-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze, with 326 combined energy.

The last real highlight is Sunday morning (September 20th) – a tiny 1ft of SE swell with a very long 12-second period and glassy conditions, but the energy is a weak 80. It's just surfable.

So, to sum it up: if you've got one day to surf, make it Saturday September 12th at Crescent Head. The combination of solid swell, clean wind, and good period is a winner. For the beginners, Monday the 7th and Wednesday the 9th are your windows. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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