Point right · Mid North Coast · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Today's best is behind us. — Best window: 5h–7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A right-hand point over a rocky bottom, taking off on a shallow reef and running along the coast for 300 m, a National Surfing Reserve since 2008. An iconic longboard spot, with beginners heading to Killick Beach next door.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Crescent Head, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Crescent Head is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Crescent Head comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Crescent Head, you can also check conditions at URBNSURF, Ouano, Île des Pins. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.