Dixon Park surf break

Dixon Park surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 AEST
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Dixon Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dixon Park sea temperature is
22.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dixon Park this week:

The surf forecast for Dixon Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dixon Park in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 5th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 3rd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dixon Park over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
3
0
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
8
1
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1
E
8
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
2
ENE
10
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.3
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
80
121
131
124
76
90
111
212
117
506
553
717
445
390
349
288
424
544
457
379
Wind (km/h)
0
NW
15
ESE
10
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
N
0
NNW
25
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
30
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
15
NNE
10
N
20
WNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
ESE
10
NW
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
7:01PM1.62m
7:15AM1.43m
7:36PM1.68m
7:54AM1.39m
8:11PM1.72m
8:33AM1.34m
8:46PM1.74m
9:12AM1.30m
9:22PM1.74m
9:53AM1.25m
9:59PM1.72m
10:38AM1.20m
10:38PM1.67m
Low Tide
12:40PM0.38m
1:17AM0.41m
1:12PM0.39m
1:59AM0.38m
1:44PM0.40m
2:40AM0.37m
2:16PM0.43m
3:21AM0.38m
2:49PM0.48m
4:03AM0.40m
3:24PM0.54m
4:46AM0.43m
4:01PM0.61m
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rain showers
rain showers
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clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:22
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
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5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
20
21
21
20
21
20
19
21
20
22
22
20
24
24
20
23
21
18
21
22
17
19
19
20
19
19
19
19
18
18
20
19
17
20
21
17
20
17
15
17
19
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.3
S
13
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.3
S
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
15
1.6
E
10
0.1
S
13
1.6
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.3
E
11
Energy kJ
58
80
72
80
31
76
90
11
120
117
5
4
470
3
390
349
288
424
544
457
379
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.3
SSE
16
0.1
S
8
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
8
0.1
S
15
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.5
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
6
5
5
47
1
17
12
5
10
4
6
3
2
2
18
13
9
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
6
6
7
5
1
7
6
4
2
2
6
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
2
ENE
10
1.7
E
9
0.2
NNW
2
0.9
SW
6
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
SW
5
Energy kJ
121
131
124
111
212
506
553
717
445
1
46
3
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
33
10
59
77
0
0
77
0
0
296
77
213
284
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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Information about the Dixon Park Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dixon Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dixon Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dixon Park 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 (Dixon Park) 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 Dixon Park 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 Dixon Park, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 2 km (1 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 29 km (18 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.

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