Bar Beach surf break

Bar Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 14 Dec 2025 AEDT
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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
21.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bar Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Bar Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bar Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 15th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bar Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.4
SE
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.1
ENE
1.6
NE
0.6
ENE
0.9
S
0.4
ENE
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.9
NE
0.3
S
0.4
S
Period(s) (?)57971110121211111167768141251010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)872524001893753384162669211279802214249191512361730
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
E
30
ENE
15
NNE
15
ENE
30
ENE
15
NNE
20
S
20
S
15
SW
5
E
30
NNE
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:55AM
1.40
5:52PM
1.11
6:37AM
1.48
6:46PM
1.09
7:16AM
1.56
7:35PM
1.10
7:54AM
1.63
8:22PM
1.12
8:32AM
1.69
9:08PM
1.15
9:10AM
1.74
9:52PM
1.17
9:47AM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:07PM
0.47
12:22PM
0.61
11:47PM
0.47
1:13PM
0.54
12:27AM
0.46
1:59PM
0.47
1:08AM
0.45
2:40PM
0.40
1:49AM
0.45
3:20PM
0.33
2:30AM
0.46
4:00PM
0.29
3:11AM
0.48
4:39PM
0.26
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39-
Sunset--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:58--7:59--7:59--8:00
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light rain
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cloud
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C251920191919202121202326242523222527253334
Feels °C (?)251818161716191918172223212523232726253234
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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 12 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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