Crescent Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cooking for Crescent Head over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The early part of the week is pretty ordinary, with small, weak swell and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. The real action starts to build from Thursday, 30 July, with a new SSW swell pushing in. Thursday morning is looking like the first real chance to get wet. That swell comes in at 5ft from the SSW with a short period, but the wind is a clean cross-off, so the lineup should be tidy. Combined wave energy is moderate at 282.

Friday morning, 31 July, is another solid option. The swell drops to 3ft but it’s from the SSE with a longer period of 11 seconds, giving it some real push. Light cross-off wind and clean conditions. Combined energy is 390 – decent.

Now, here’s the standout. Sunday morning, 2 August. The stars line up. Crescent Head is on a point, which is perfect for this kind of setup. We’ve got a 4ft SE groundswell with a very long period of 14 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. It’s going to be absolutely clean, with beautiful lines. The combined swell energy is strong at 666. This is the pick of the whole forecast. Keep in mind, that long period groundswell can sometimes make beach breaks close out, but on a point like Crescent Head, it’s magic. The water temp is 68°F with a tiny anomaly of +0.5°F, so it’s about average for this time of year – a spring suit will do.

Monday morning, 3 August, is also worth an early session. Another glassy morning, with 3ft of SE groundswell and a period of 11 seconds. Clean as a whistle. Combined energy of 341.

Looking further out, the second week has some promise but it’s less certain. There’s a bigger swell pushing in around Saturday, 8 August, with 7ft of SE swell and glassy conditions on the morning. That’s a solid size, great for a bigger board, but at 7ft it’s getting into the territory where it’s only for experienced surfers. Combined energy is a strong 590.

Then Monday, 10 August, brings a strong offshore wind from the W at 16 mph, with 4ft of SE swell. It’ll be blown out smooth and clean, but the wind is strong, so it’ll be a battle to get out and the waves will be a bit bumpy from the wind. Still, a solid option for those who can handle it.

Crowds: Crescent Head can get crowded, especially on the weekends. For that Sunday morning, 2 August, expect a busy lineup, but it’ll be worth it.

Swim call: The best bet is Sunday morning, 2 August. Glassy, long-period groundswell, and a point break that will handle it perfectly. That’s a session to remember.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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