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Bar Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Bar Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bar Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bar Beach sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bar Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Bar Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bar Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 23rd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 23rd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 24th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bar Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 8 | S 8 | E 12 | |
1446 | 854 | 1155 | 1055 | 908 | 477 | 382 | 528 | 936 | 972 | 1087 | 1186 | 1208 | 1346 | 1174 | 1084 | 980 | 666 | 612 | 558 | 472 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:14AM1.30m | 11:12PM1.85m | 12:16PM1.27m | 00:10AM1.76m | 1:21PM1.27m | 1:11AM1.66m | 2:26PM1.30m | 2:14AM1.55m | 3:27PM1.35m | 3:16AM1.46m | 4:21PM1.42m | 4:16AM1.38m | 5:07PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:40PM0.55m | 6:10AM0.28m | 5:41PM0.62m | 7:09AM0.33m | 6:49PM0.67m | 8:07AM0.38m | 8:00PM0.70m | 9:02AM0.42m | 9:13PM0.68m | 9:51AM0.44m | 10:21PM0.64m | 10:35AM0.46m | 11:21PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 14 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 8 |
 kJ | 739 | 249 | 755 | 200 | 159 | 118 | 110 | 15 | 936 | 972 | 1087 | 1186 | 1208 | 1346 | 1174 | 1084 | 980 | 666 | 520 | 426 | 350 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 13 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | S 22 | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | — | E 12 |
| kJ | 354 | — | 202 | — | — | — | 5 | 56 | 21 | 137 | 9 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 70 | 52 | — | 472 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 8 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | S 17 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 29 | — | 26 | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | S 4 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | 1446 | 854 | 1155 | 1055 | 908 | 477 | 382 | 528 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 19 | 222 | 612 | 558 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 3 | 8 | 109 | 109 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 127 | 88 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 88 | 219 | 4 |
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Information about the Bar Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bar Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bar Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bar Beach 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 (Bar Beach) 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 Bar Beach 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 Bar Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 2 km (1 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 29 km (18 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.
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