Crescent Head surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNE swell with 380 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crescent Head this week:
The surf forecast for Crescent Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crescent Head over the next 16 days.
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