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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
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 10 Oct 2025 AEDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cowrie Hole this week:
The surf forecast for Cowrie Hole over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cowrie Hole in the next 12 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 13th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 17th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 14th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cowrie Hole over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 8 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 27 | 131 | 621 | 397 | 257 | 99 | 78 | 57 | 162 | 73 | 261 | 581 | 73 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:40PM 1.30 | 11:55AM 1.71 | 12:40AM 1.18 | 12:52PM 1.65 | 1:50AM 1.09 | 1:56PM 1.57 | 3:15AM 1.05 | 3:09PM 1.52 | 4:43AM 1.08 | 4:25PM 1.49 | 5:50AM 1.16 | 5:33PM 1.48 | 6:38AM 1.26 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:39PM 0.16 | 5:24AM 0.34 | 6:41PM 0.24 | 6:14AM 0.46 | 7:50PM 0.32 | 7:15AM 0.57 | 9:06PM 0.37 | 8:29AM 0.65 | 10:24PM 0.37 | 9:54AM 0.67 | 11:30PM 0.35 | 11:13AM 0.62 | 12:20AM 0.33 | 12:17PM 0.55 | |||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | ||
| Sunset | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 30 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 28 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 26 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Newcastle
Offshore wind has become cross-off at Cowrie Hole (moderate winds from the NW at Newcastle Nobbys Signal Station 1 km from Cowrie Hole). 0.6m 6s windswell from the ENE with a 0.3m 8s swell, also from the ENE and a 0.2m 10s swell, also from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 58 min ago
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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 12 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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