Crescent Head surf break

Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 24 Dec 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
23.4° C
(Which is normal 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 Thursday (Dec 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 5PM. 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 Thursday (Dec 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 25th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 28th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 26th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
3
2
2
1
2
3
0
4
2
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
1
SSE
0.7
SSE
1.3
S
2.1
S
0.9
SSE
1.2
SSE
2.4
S
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.9
S
1.2
SSE
2.1
S
2
S
2.1
SSE
1.7
SE
1.8
SE
1.7
SE
1.5
SE
Period(s) (?)8986711111191091011101099910109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)118181701164652113411470276312253435810298855664690449626520351
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
20
NE
10
NW
25
S
25
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
5
SW
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
WNW
15
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
WSW
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:59AM
1.69
11:38PM
1.18
12:40PM
1.62
12:26AM
1.21
1:25PM
1.54
1:23AM
1.25
2:13PM
1.45
2:28AM
1.31
3:07PM
1.36
3:39AM
1.40
4:07PM
1.28
4:51AM
1.52
5:10PM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:22PM
0.54
5:47AM
0.18
7:00PM
0.54
6:38AM
0.24
7:43PM
0.52
7:36AM
0.31
8:29PM
0.49
8:44AM
0.38
9:21PM
0.44
10:02AM
0.43
10:15PM
0.38
11:22AM
0.42
11:10PM
0.31
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--
Sunset-7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:53--7:53-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----4432------------
Temp. °C242524232321171717182020202120212221202120
Feels °C (?)232326212020151516181819181817171819191818
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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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