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Crescent Head surf break

Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 26 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
20.5° 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 Wednesday (Nov 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crescent Head in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 26th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 3rd Dec)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 3rd Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
1.6
NNE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
1.5
NNE
0.4
SE
1.6
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.7
SSE
1.5
NE
0.8
NE
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
1.2
S
Period(s) (?)11610101010111111116179109857659
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)146166135981001041101101461461708138843719775129577542224
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
5
W
10
NW
0
E
15
E
10
WSW
15
SE
15
ENE
15
N
15
NNE
20
WNW
25
SSW
15
SE
20
ENE
20
N
10
NNE
20
NE
30
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		glassoncross-
off		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:09PM
1.57
12:48AM
1.06
2:02PM
1.51
1:51AM
1.10
2:58PM
1.47
3:01AM
1.18
3:55PM
1.44
4:11AM
1.29
4:51PM
1.42
5:15AM
1.44
5:46PM
1.40
6:14AM
1.61
6:39PM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:43PM
0.63
6:57AM
0.32
8:33PM
0.62
8:02AM
0.35
9:24PM
0.57
9:13AM
0.36
10:15PM
0.50
10:26AM
0.35
11:04PM
0.41
11:35AM
0.31
11:51PM
0.32
12:41PM
0.26
12:36AM
0.23
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:35--5:35--
Sunset-7:31--7:32--7:34--7:35--7:36--7:37--7:37-
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C293526313123232422293530222221292924212019
Feels °C (?)303528333124222222273230201920272824161616
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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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