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Shallows Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Shallows surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shallows this week:
The surf forecast for Shallows over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shallows in the next 12 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shallows over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1085 | 636 | 1082 | 267 | 510 | 255 | 196 | 159 | 56 | 44 | 113 | 81 | 60 | 636 | 567 | 1032 | 919 | 495 | 422 | 564 | 458 | 933 | 723 | 3130 | 2499 | 1940 | 3124 | 2577 | 4457 | 4045 | 3016 | 2525 | 2085 | 1303 | 1012 | 989 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:39PM 1.55 | 10:15AM 1.07 | 10:19PM 1.52 | 11:04AM 1.01 | 11:05PM 1.49 | 12:03PM 0.97 | 12:00AM 1.45 | 1:15PM 0.96 | 1:04AM 1.42 | 2:32PM 1.00 | 2:14AM 1.41 | 3:40PM 1.09 | 3:23AM 1.42 | 4:38PM 1.22 | 4:27AM 1.43 | 5:28PM 1.37 | 5:26AM 1.43 | 6:13PM 1.52 | 6:22AM 1.41 | 6:56PM 1.64 | 7:15AM 1.37 | 7:38PM 1.73 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:10PM 0.34 | 4:22AM 0.23 | 3:45PM 0.39 | 5:09AM 0.26 | 4:26PM 0.45 | 6:04AM 0.28 | 5:17PM 0.50 | 7:07AM 0.28 | 6:22PM 0.55 | 8:15AM 0.26 | 7:43PM 0.57 | 9:19AM 0.20 | 9:07PM 0.53 | 10:15AM 0.14 | 10:22PM 0.45 | 11:04AM 0.09 | 11:26PM 0.33 | 11:49AM 0.06 | 12:24AM 0.21 | 12:32PM 0.07 | 1:18AM 0.11 | 1:13PM 0.10 | 2:09AM 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Shallows Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shallows provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shallows can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shallows 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 (Shallows) 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 Shallows 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 Shallows, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 8 km (5 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 22 km (14 miles) away, Cessnock, Port Stephens and Central Coast.
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