Is August a good time for surfing at Crescent Head?
August is a good month for surfing at Crescent Head (best: March–May). Waves 1.6 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
Plan your trip to Crescent HeadEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 9 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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Noosa River
Noosa · Australia
1.7 m waves21° water21° air
533 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ MCY 22 km
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First Point
Noosa · Australia
1.7 m waves21° water21° air
534 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ MCY 23 km
3
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Lennox Head
Australia
1.7 m waves20° water21° air
272 km away · Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ BNK 5 km
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Bondi Beach
Sydney · Australia
1.8 m waves18° water19° air
340 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ SYD 11 km
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Manly Beach
Sydney · Australia
1.8 m waves18° water19° air
331 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ SYD 20 km
6
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Angourie
Australia
1.7 m waves20° water20° air
193 km away · Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ LSY 73 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Australia in August →Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Crescent Head?
August is a good month for surfing at Crescent Head (best: March–May). Waves 1.6 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Crescent Head in August?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Crescent Head in August?
About 1.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Crescent Head in August?
Around 20°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (1.7 m waves), Noosa – First Point (1.7 m waves) & Lennox Head (1.7 m waves).
