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Copacobana Point surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Copacobana Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Copacobana Point sea temperature is
20.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Copacobana Point surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, E swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Copacobana Point this week:
The surf forecast for Copacobana Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Copacobana Point in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 30th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 30th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 28th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Copacobana Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | SSE 8 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | S 7 | |
757 | 649 | 615 | 492 | 599 | 463 | 333 | 270 | 191 | 202 | 153 | 83 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 57 | 56 | 60 | 41 | 53 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:22PM1.47m | 6:47AM1.05m | 6:57PM1.51m | 7:30AM1.04m | 7:32PM1.54m | 8:11AM1.03m | 8:08PM1.55m | 8:51AM1.02m | 8:46PM1.54m | 9:32AM1.00m | 9:24PM1.52m | 10:13AM0.99m | 10:03PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM0.33m | 1:01AM0.29m | 12:23PM0.35m | 1:41AM0.25m | 12:59PM0.37m | 2:20AM0.22m | 1:35PM0.39m | 2:59AM0.20m | 2:12PM0.40m | 3:38AM0.21m | 2:50PM0.42m | 4:19AM0.23m | 3:29PM0.45m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
2 | 4 | 19 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 13 |
18 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | S 6 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | S 7 |
757 | 649 | 615 | 492 | 424 | 300 | 245 | 270 | 191 | 202 | 153 | 46 | 25 | 58 | 60 | 57 | 56 | 60 | 41 | 53 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 17 | S 16 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | E 11 | SSW 7 | E 10 |
35 | 22 | 20 | — | — | 432 | 333 | 228 | 146 | 76 | 53 | 83 | 58 | 55 | 38 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 15 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 10 | S 14 | S 7 | S 10 | NE 7 |
16 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 17 | 6 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | — | WNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 |
90 | 55 | 71 | 278 | 599 | 463 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | — | 3 | 6 | 23 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 27 | 72 | 142 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 |
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Information about the Copacobana Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Copacobana Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Copacobana Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Copacobana Point 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 (Copacobana Point) 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 Copacobana Point 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.
Copacobana Point is 16 km (10 miles) from Central Coast. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Central Coast. Central Coast has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











