Crescent Head Surf Break
Lat Long: 31.19° S 152.98° E

Crescent Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Crescent Head

Issued: 9 pm 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Crescent Head sea temperature is
22.5° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Crescent Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Crescent Head surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 748 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with S 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 Sunday (Jun 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crescent Head over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
9
1.9
S
9
1.3
SSE
9
1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.9
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1
ENE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.8
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
822
614
267
151
92
68
55
35
45
159
99
221
200
145
64
63
51
49
49
35
42
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SW
15
S
10
WSW
10
SW
5
ESE
5
WNW
5
WNW
10
NE
5
NW
10
N
20
NNE
10
NNW
5
W
5
W
5
W
5
WSW
0
ENE
5
NW
10
NNW
15
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
00:40AM1.51m
12:24PM1.14m
1:28AM1.45m
1:27PM1.20m
2:19AM1.40m
2:33PM1.29m
3:12AM1.36m
3:39PM1.41m
4:07AM1.32m
4:42PM1.56m
5:03AM1.28m
5:41PM1.73m
5:58AM1.24m
6:37PM1.88m
Low Tide
7:03AM0.61m
6:38PM0.33m
7:47AM0.58m
7:41PM0.37m
8:34AM0.52m
8:50PM0.39m
9:23AM0.44m
10:01PM0.39m
10:12AM0.35m
11:10PM0.35m
11:01AM0.26m
00:16AM0.30m
11:50AM0.18m
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6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
2
2
4
1
5
1
Temp °C
15
18
18
16
16
18
17
19
19
17
19
20
18
17
16
16
16
17
16
21
20
Feels °C
11
15
17
15
15
17
17
18
17
16
17
18
16
16
16
17
17
18
16
21
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
9
0.6
E
5
0.7
E
6
1.1
ENE
6
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
6
Energy kJ
508
326
267
151
92
68
55
21
31
98
99
108
102
85
64
63
51
49
49
35
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
SSE
19
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
E
4
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
11
0.3
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.3
S
6
0.4
S
7
Energy kJ
9
7
34
24
15
18
9
35
22
13
5
5
23
10
10
9
5
2
1
6
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
22
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
E
8
0.1
SE
15
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
6
0.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
18
7
6
6
12
22
12
9
2
6
12
2
9
8
6
1
11
4
2
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
9
1.9
S
9
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
SSW
4
0.5
S
4
0.8
NE
6
Energy kJ
822
614
21
24
45
159
221
200
145
3
3
7
42
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
14
0
0
46
0
0
62
0
15
76
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
76
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
8
8
6
5
3
4
2
2
2
3
9
7
4
3
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
6
8
8
6
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
6
6
5
4
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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.

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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