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Crescent Head Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Port Macquarie (37 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 AEST
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 Friday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 22nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 22nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 22nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crescent Head over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 191mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 607 | 1215 | 1802 | 1788 | 2104 | 1403 | 1532 | 542 | 379 | 333 | 252 | 491 | 364 | 333 | 293 | 272 | 169 | 117 | 184 | 267 | 301 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:17PM 1.85 | 6:12AM 1.03 | 7:09PM 1.90 | 6:56AM 1.13 | 7:54PM 1.90 | 7:36AM 1.22 | 8:34PM 1.85 | 8:14AM 1.32 | 9:11PM 1.77 | 8:51AM 1.39 | 9:45PM 1.65 | 9:29AM 1.45 | 10:17PM 1.51 | 10:08AM 1.48 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:08AM 0.44 | 12:03PM 0.12 | 1:47AM 0.43 | 12:55PM 0.04 | 2:21AM 0.43 | 1:42PM -0.01 | 2:52AM 0.44 | 2:25PM -0.02 | 3:20AM 0.45 | 3:07PM 0.02 | 3:47AM 0.45 | 3:49PM 0.11 | 4:12AM 0.45 | ||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | ||
| Sunset | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 18 | 54 | 46 | 32 | 38 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 22 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Port Macquarie
Continuing clean conditions at Crescent Head (calm at Kempsey Airport Automatic Weather Station 25 km from Crescent Head). 1.9m 7s swell from the ESE with a 1.1m 9s swell from the E and a 0.6m 10s swell from the SE. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
25 km away, 58 min ago
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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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