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Cowrie Hole surf break

Cowrie Hole surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 25 Aug 2025 AEST
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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
18.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 30) at 7PM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 26th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 26th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cowrie Hole over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Mon
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
!
3
!
3
2
0
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
!
!
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
E
1.8
E
2.3
ENE
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
1.5
SSW
2
S
2.5
S
2.2
S
1.9
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.2
S
1
S
Period(s) (?)10101010101011121212111111911111111101111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)963625171560945842429034036527617911692382172615881196840435353265
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
15
N
10
NE
15
N
25
NW
35
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
35
W
35
WSW
30
SW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
10:13AM
1.42
10:15PM
1.44
10:48AM
1.41
10:49PM
1.32
11:25AM
1.39
11:24PM
1.20
12:04PM
1.36
12:05AM
1.09
12:50PM
1.34
12:58AM
0.99
1:44PM
1.32
2:11AM
0.93
2:47PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:02AM
0.21
4:12PM
0.37
4:31AM
0.27
4:52PM
0.43
5:01AM
0.34
5:37PM
0.50
5:31AM
0.42
6:27PM
0.57
6:05AM
0.50
7:29PM
0.62
6:47AM
0.57
8:44PM
0.63
7:44AM
0.64
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Mon
01
Sunrise-6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:11-
Sunset--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:32--5:32--5:34--5:35
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C172021162317121818131819141313101517131615
Feels °C (?)171920151810611128111265541214101413
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Newcastle

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Cowrie Hole (light winds from the N at NewcastleNobbysSignal Station 1 km from Cowrie Hole). 2.3m 10s swell from the E with a 0.8m 7s swell from the S. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

    1 hour 15 minutes ago Cowrie Hole
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7 km/h
N
Clean
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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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