Crescent Head tides today
- Tide now 3.1 ft ↓ falling · low 5:38 am (0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:40–7:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 3.7 ft · 70 °F slight · 9.2 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 57 °F from the W, gusts 8 · clear
- Surf today 2.4–3.6 ft Good day · 6/10 · 5:29–9:00 am
- Sun 5:54 am–7:10 pm 13 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 80% · 11:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:55 pm
Today in Crescent Head there is high tide at 12:26 pm (4.9 ft) and low tides at 5:38 am and 7:14 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:38 am. The sun rises at 5:54 am and sets at 7:10 pm: 13 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 80% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:51 am to 4:51 am and from 3:23 pm to 5:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is slight, with 3.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (5 mph). Clear, 57 °F.
Fishing in Crescent Head today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:14 pm
- Sunset at 7:10 pm, golden hour from 6:37 pm
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 77 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 pm to 7:40 pm, combines the 7:14 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 5:30 am to 6:30 am, with the 5:38 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, with the 12:26 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, John Dory, bluefish and striped mullet. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Australasian snapper and John Dory. What you can catch
Beach day in Crescent Head
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 7:14 pm: more sand
- Swim with care: 3.7 ft waves every 9 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:38 am
Low tide at 5:38 am and 7:14 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:26 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Crescent Head
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- Pebbly Beach 0.6 mi · E
- Parking
- Goolawah Beach 2.4 mi · S
- Parking
- Killick Beach 4.4 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Crescent Head
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 5:38 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:26 pm 4.9 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 7:14 pm 0.6 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 31 min to low tide at 5:38 am.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 12:26 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.3 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 16 (5.8 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (0.2 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 94, 4.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 38, 2.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Fri 30 | 5:54 am · 7:10 pm | Low tide 5:38 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:26 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 7:14 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 80% | Major periods 2:51 am · 3:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:53 am · 7:11 pm | High tide 12:58 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 6:34 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 1:23 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 8:21 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 73 | 70% | Major periods 3:55 am · 4:26 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:52 am · 7:12 pm | High tide 2:07 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 7:37 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 2:27 pm · 4.5 ft | Low tide 9:31 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 65 | 59% | Major periods 4:55 am · 5:24 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:51 am · 7:13 pm | High tide 3:25 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 8:51 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 3:35 pm · 4.3 ft | Low tide 10:37 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:50 am · 7:13 pm | High tide 4:40 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 10:11 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 4:42 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 11:32 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 65 | 37% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:07 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:50 am · 7:14 pm | High tide 5:42 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 11:28 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 5:43 pm · 4.0 ft | — | Coef. 70 | 27% | Major periods 7:30 am · 7:53 pm | Low |
| Thu 5 | 5:49 am · 7:15 pm | Low tide 12:19 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 6:33 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 12:32 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 6:36 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 76 | 18% | Major periods 8:15 am · 8:37 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Crescent Head has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Port Macquarie (TICON-4), 17 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Crescent Head
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 4.7 ft with a period of 6 s, from the northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.9 °F less 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:07 am (local time).
Surf in Crescent Head today
Surf today
Good- 2.4–3.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.8 ft swell at 10 s from the south-southeast, average
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:26 pm)
- Light: First light 5:29 am · sunrise 5:54 am · sunset 7:10 pm · last light 7:36 pm
- Tide: low 5:38 am (0.7 ft), high 12:26 pm (4.9 ft) and low 7:14 pm (0.6 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 70.2 °F–71.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 148 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:29 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and glassy water.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Crescent Head today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:26 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 12:41 pm
- 3.0 ft swell at 10 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the south-southwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:59 pm (11:30 pm–12:30 am), low tide 5:38 am (5:10–6:00 am), high tide 12:26 pm (12:10–12:41 pm) and low tide 7:14 pm (6:50–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 70.2–71.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:36 pm. Waning gibbous (80%), rising at 11:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and the sun high, though with some swell and current. Also worth a look from 6:30 pm to 7:10 pm, with slack water at low tide and light wind, though with some swell and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Crescent Head.
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Weather in Crescent Head
Now in Crescent Head
- Low / high
- 53 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 16%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.29 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 58° | 55° | 55° | 66° | 73° | 71° | 68° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 W | 4 W | 4 W | 3 W | 5 ESE | 9 E | 8 ENE | 5 NE |
| Gusts | 8 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 17 | 10 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 58° 5 W 3.7 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 4 W 3.8 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 4 W 3.8 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 3 W 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 5 ESE 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 9 E 3.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 68° 8 ENE 3.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 5 NE 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 30 | 53 / 73 °F | 9 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | 12:26 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 63 / 74 °F | 17 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | 12:58 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 76 °F | 12 mph NNE | 4.3 ft | 2:07 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 74 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.7 ft | 3:25 am · 3:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 75 °F | 11 mph N | 3.4 ft | 4:40 am · 4:42 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 80 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.7 ft | 5:42 am · 5:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 74 °F | 12 mph S | 3.6 ft | 6:33 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 76 °F | 12 mph NNE | 4.1 ft | 7:17 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 84 °F | 15 mph N | 4.0 ft | 7:57 am · 8:06 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 68 °F | 17 mph S | 6.8 ft | 8:36 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 68 °F | 8 mph SSE | 5.8 ft | 9:13 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 69 °F | 8 mph NE | 4.4 ft | 9:49 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 72 °F | 14 mph NNE | 4.6 ft | 10:26 am · 10:42 pm | |
| Thu 12 | 63 / 75 °F | 19 mph NNE | 5.7 ft | 11:04 am · 11:22 pm |
- Sat 31 Overcast 63° / 74° 4.7 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 65° / 76° 4.3 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 64° / 74° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 65° / 75° 3.4 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 63° / 80° 2.7 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 59° / 74° 3.6 ft
- Fri 6 Mainly clear 57° / 76° 4.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.2 °F; normal high: 75 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:07 am (local time).
The sun in Crescent Head
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:58 am
- Full dark 8:06 pm
- Civil dawn 5:29 am
- Civil dusk 7:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:32 pm (73° high)
- Daylight 13 h 16 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:37 pm
- Full dark 8:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,321,698 mi away and looks 32′ 12″ across.
The moon in Crescent Head
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 227,049 mi away and looks 32′ 41″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:51–4:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:23–5:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:18–9:18 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:25 pm–12:25 am Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Mon, Nov 2 · 7:29 amNov 2 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pmNov 9 in 10 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 pmNov 17 in 18 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 1:54 amNov 25 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Crescent Head
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Killick Creek Boat Ramp Facilities: Shallow at times · 2 lanes · up to 5 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · lighting · free 0.3 mi
- Kundabung Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · free · in poor condition 8.2 mi
- Point Plomer (Offshore) Facilities: 1 lane · up to 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · fish-cleaning table · free 8.6 mi
- Boat ramp 9.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 800 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Crescent Head) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep800 ft
- 33 ft deep0.45 mi
- 66 ft deep0.85 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 800 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.45 mi and 66 ft at 0.85 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Crescent HeadTides nearby
- Hat Head10 mi
- Kempsey11 mi
- Frederickton12 mi
- Smithtown12 mi
- Kinchela14 mi
- Green Hill14 mi
- Aldavilla14 mi
- North Shore15 mi
- Port Macquarie17 mi
- Jerseyville19 mi
Crescent Head at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,641 people. Coordinates: 31.189° S, 152.973° E.
- It is 212 mi northeast of Sydney, the main place in New South Wales. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 11 min earlier than in Sydney.
- The nearest tide station, Port Macquarie, is 17 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Pebbly Beach (0.6 mi), Killick Beach (1.8 mi), Goolawah Beach (2.4 mi).
Questions about Crescent HeadQuestions
What time is high tide today in Crescent Head?
Today in Crescent Head there is high tide at 12:26 pm (4.9 ft) and low tides at 5:38 am and 7:14 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Crescent Head?
At 7:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Crescent Head?
At 5:53 am. First light comes at 4:57 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 80% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 10 to 12.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:51–4:51 am, Minor 8:18–9:18 am, Major 3:23–5:23 pm, Minor 11:25 pm–12:25 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Crescent Head?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 73 °F, with a light breeze from the west (5 mph) and a 16% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Crescent Head?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.7 ft waves with a period of 9.2 s from the south-southeast. The water is 70.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Crescent Head?
The best time to visit Crescent Head is from September to October: highs of 72 °F to 74 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Port Macquarie station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).