Crescent Head surf break

Crescent Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 22 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
23.3° 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 Tuesday (Dec 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 23rd Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 26th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 26th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
2
3
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
1.6
NNE
1.2
S
1.3
S
0.8
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.8
S
1.1
NE
1.2
S
2.1
S
2.2
S
1.2
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
1
SSE
1
SSE
Period(s) (?)888995896679111111111010998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)163992922512523224946785427777317649508397308221154151134
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
15
SSW
15
N
10
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
NNW
25
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
5
WSW
10
ESE
15
E
5
NW
10
ESE
15
ESE
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
onoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:37AM
1.80
10:17PM
1.10
11:18AM
1.76
10:55PM
1.14
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:12PM
0.50
4:17AM
0.14
5:47PM
0.53
5:01AM
0.14
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
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Sunrise5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--
Sunset-7:51--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:53-
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-18--1---124---------
Temp. °C292622262423242524222220192020202120212121
Feels °C (?)302725282425252527222018171818181920201921
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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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