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Crackneck Surf Forecast
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Crackneck surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 23 Dec 2024 AEDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crackneck this week:
The surf forecast for Crackneck over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crackneck in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 27th Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackneck over the next 12 days.
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 99 | 109 | 104 | 48 | 22 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 307 | 200 | 287 | 210 | 69 | 43 | 21 | 9 | 27 | 37 | 22 | 28 | 56 | 37 | 53 | 92 | 61 | 185 | 360 | 65 | 144 | 50 | 124 | 85 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:50PM 1.12 | 4:14AM 1.19 | 3:49PM 1.04 | 5:02AM 1.26 | 4:53PM 0.98 | 5:46AM 1.34 | 5:55PM 0.96 | 6:28AM 1.42 | 6:51PM 0.97 | 7:09AM 1.49 | 7:41PM 0.99 | 7:49AM 1.56 | 8:26PM 1.02 | 8:29AM 1.63 | 9:10PM 1.05 | 9:09AM 1.68 | 9:53PM 1.07 | 9:50AM 1.71 | 10:37PM 1.09 | 10:31AM 1.71 | 11:23PM 1.11 | 11:14AM 1.68 | 12:11AM 1.14 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:05AM 0.63 | 9:26PM 0.36 | 10:19AM 0.62 | 10:09PM 0.38 | 11:28AM 0.56 | 10:54PM 0.40 | 12:25PM 0.48 | 11:39PM 0.40 | 1:15PM 0.40 | 12:24AM 0.40 | 1:58PM 0.31 | 1:08AM 0.38 | 2:40PM 0.24 | 1:51AM 0.36 | 3:20PM 0.17 | 2:33AM 0.34 | 4:01PM 0.12 | 3:16AM 0.33 | 4:42PM 0.08 | 3:59AM 0.33 | 5:23PM 0.06 | 4:46AM 0.35 | 6:05PM 0.06 | |||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Crackneck Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Crackneck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Crackneck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crackneck 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 (Crackneck) 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 Crackneck 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 Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Crackneck, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Central Coast which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Dee Why, Hornsby and Mosman.
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