Terrigal Haven Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.45° S 151.46° E

Issued: 9 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Terrigal Haven sea temperature is
19.3° C

Normal for this time of year

Terrigal Haven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Terrigal Haven surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terrigal Haven this week:

The surf forecast for Terrigal Haven over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Terrigal Haven in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 15th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 15th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 17th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terrigal Haven over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.3
SSE
12
0.7
S
5
0.4
NE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
13
0.4
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
1.1
SSE
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
53
38
27
23
11
9
17
18
31
56
58
59
90
49
53
71
67
123
99
131
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
W
10
SSE
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
5
WNW
10
N
20
NE
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
SE
15
SSW
0
SSE
5
ENE
5
N
5
N
15
NE
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
4:06AM1.16m
4:55PM1.49m
5:12AM1.15m
5:44PM1.61m
6:16AM1.14m
6:34PM1.72m
7:16AM1.15m
7:25PM1.80m
8:14AM1.14m
8:16PM1.84m
9:10AM1.14m
9:08PM1.84m
10:05AM1.13m
Low Tide
10:21PM0.42m
10:15AM0.22m
11:25PM0.29m
11:06AM0.22m
00:24AM0.17m
11:58AM0.22m
1:21AM0.05m
12:50PM0.23m
2:16AM-0.03m
1:42PM0.24m
3:10AM-0.06m
2:34PM0.25m
4:03AM-0.06m
3:28PM0.29m
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6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
3
1
6
2
Temp °C
19
18
18
17
17
17
17
18
20
19
21
19
17
18
18
18
18
18
18
19
20
Feels °C
18
18
17
17
16
16
17
16
18
17
21
16
15
19
19
18
17
16
17
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.7
S
5
0.4
NE
7
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
1.1
SSE
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
Energy kJ
62
53
38
15
23
11
7
17
18
31
56
58
59
90
26
53
50
67
123
99
131
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
ENE
6
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
NE
8
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
SE
5
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
11
Energy kJ
37
20
18
27
15
10
9
4
14
17
11
4
2
58
49
18
22
24
60
56
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
11
0.3
S
8
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
10
8
18
5
11
5
9
16
2
12
4
4
3
5
2
12
71
67
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.6
S
5
0.4
NE
3
0.1
S
6
1.1
SSE
6
0.6
ESE
5
0.3
NE
2
0.6
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
Energy kJ
1
6
42
16
2
1
86
17
1
11
34
38
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
2
4
2
2
105
105
30
93
2
2
21
2
0
2
2
5
25
2
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
4
5
5
4
4
2
3
4
7
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
8
5
4
4
9
9
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Information about the Terrigal Haven Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Terrigal Haven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Terrigal Haven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Terrigal Haven 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 (Terrigal Haven) 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 Terrigal Haven 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 Terrigal Haven, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Central Coast which is 15 km (9 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 35 km (22 miles) away, Dee Why, Hornsby and Mosman.

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