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Boat Ramp Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Boat Ramp surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Boat Ramp surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boat Ramp sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boat Ramp this week:
The surf forecast for Boat Ramp over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boat Ramp in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 27th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 27th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 27th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boat Ramp over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | |
1439 | 1287 | 986 | 755 | 727 | 714 | 635 | 610 | 484 | 426 | 419 | 481 | 380 | 585 | 464 | 313 | 219 | 78 | 110 | 92 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:47PM1.43m | 6:00AM1.08m | 6:23PM1.49m | 6:45AM1.06m | 6:57PM1.54m | 7:28AM1.05m | 7:33PM1.56m | 8:09AM1.04m | 8:08PM1.57m | 8:49AM1.03m | 8:45PM1.57m | 9:29AM1.02m | 9:23PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:10AM0.31m | 00:17AM0.37m | 11:47AM0.33m | 1:01AM0.31m | 12:22PM0.35m | 1:41AM0.26m | 12:58PM0.36m | 2:19AM0.22m | 1:35PM0.38m | 2:58AM0.21m | 2:11PM0.40m | 3:37AM0.22m | 2:49PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — |
— | — | 9 | 2 | 5 | 34 | 11 | 10 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 |
 kJ | 1439 | 1287 | 986 | 755 | 727 | 714 | 635 | 610 | 484 | 426 | 283 | 481 | 380 | 585 | 464 | 313 | 219 | 78 | 110 | 92 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 5 | S 16 | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 8 | S 10 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 41 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 21 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 320 | 188 | 168 | 162 | 92 | 64 | 66 | 61 | 40 | 28 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 10 | S 16 | — | S 14 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 5 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 4 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 8 | W 4 | W 4 | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | 12 | — | 64 | 47 | 319 | 202 | 419 | 9 | 9 | — | 11 | 18 | — | 7 | 19 | 40 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 137 | 0 | 83 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 3 |
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Information about the Boat Ramp Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Boat Ramp provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boat Ramp can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boat Ramp 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 (Boat Ramp) 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 Boat Ramp 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.
BoatRamp is 13 km (8 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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