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Blacksmiths Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Blacksmiths Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 19 Jun 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blacksmiths Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Blacksmiths Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blacksmiths Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 26th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 26th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 26th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacksmiths Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 152 | 105 | 86 | 87 | 109 | 83 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 80 | 92 | 84 | 78 | 57 | 64 | 81 | 51 | 24 | 13 | 165 | 1101 | 880 | 983 | 581 | 446 | 283 | 157 | 105 | 107 | 63 | 63 | 56 | 30 | 2112 | 7261 | 2050 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:44AM 1.20 | 3:40PM 1.29 | 3:54AM 1.13 | 4:39PM 1.39 | 5:05AM 1.08 | 5:36PM 1.48 | 6:12AM 1.06 | 6:30PM 1.56 | 7:13AM 1.05 | 7:22PM 1.62 | 8:08AM 1.05 | 8:12PM 1.65 | 8:59AM 1.05 | 9:00PM 1.65 | 9:49AM 1.05 | 9:47PM 1.60 | 10:37AM 1.05 | 10:33PM 1.52 | 11:25AM 1.06 | 11:18PM 1.41 | 12:14PM 1.06 | 12:03AM 1.29 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:45PM 0.48 | 9:07AM 0.32 | 9:58PM 0.43 | 9:59AM 0.33 | 11:10PM 0.36 | 10:52AM 0.33 | 12:17AM 0.27 | 11:46AM 0.32 | 1:18AM 0.19 | 12:39PM 0.31 | 2:13AM 0.12 | 1:32PM 0.30 | 3:04AM 0.08 | 2:25PM 0.30 | 3:53AM 0.06 | 3:16PM 0.31 | 4:39AM 0.08 | 4:08PM 0.34 | 5:24AM 0.11 | 5:01PM 0.39 | 6:07AM 0.17 | 5:54PM 0.44 | 6:48AM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Thu 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 |
| Sunset | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Blacksmiths Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Blacksmiths Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Blacksmiths Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blacksmiths 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 (Blacksmiths 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 Blacksmiths 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.
Blacksmiths Beach is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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