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Cowrie Hole Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Cowrie Hole surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 09 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cowrie Hole surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cowrie Hole sea temperature is
23.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cowrie Hole this week:
The surf forecast for Cowrie Hole over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cowrie Hole in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 13th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 13th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cowrie Hole over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 130 | 96 | 136 | 130 | 126 | 123 | 243 | 373 | 420 | 511 | 843 | 1108 | 965 | 561 | 288 | 363 | 264 | 185 | 223 | 180 | 202 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:33AM 1.45 | 2:54PM 1.07 | 2:35AM 1.44 | 4:03PM 1.13 | 3:37AM 1.45 | 4:54PM 1.21 | 4:35AM 1.49 | 5:35PM 1.32 | 5:27AM 1.53 | 6:13PM 1.44 | 6:15AM 1.56 | 6:50PM 1.56 | 7:02AM 1.58 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:48PM 0.78 | 8:47AM 0.60 | 8:00PM 0.82 | 9:47AM 0.56 | 9:14PM 0.79 | 10:36AM 0.50 | 10:20PM 0.72 | 11:19AM 0.44 | 11:17PM 0.61 | 11:57AM 0.37 | 12:07AM 0.49 | 12:34PM 0.32 | 12:55AM 0.38 | ||||||||||
Thu 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | ||
| Sunset | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 22 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | ||
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Information about the Cowrie Hole Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cowrie Hole provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cowrie Hole can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cowrie Hole 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 (Cowrie Hole) 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 Cowrie Hole 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 Cowrie Hole, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 3 km (2 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 30 km (19 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.
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