
Surf Forecasts:
Dixon Park surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SSE swell with 897 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SE swell.
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 Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dixon Park in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dixon Park over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
790 | 290 | 647 | 502 | 383 | 346 | 395 | 387 | 330 | 314 | 266 | 287 | 275 | 176 | 77 | 46 | 43 | 113 | 173 | 291 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:39PM1.13m | 11:51AM1.55m | 00:25AM1.05m | 12:32PM1.49m | 1:20AM1.00m | 1:20PM1.43m | 2:29AM0.97m | 2:15PM1.38m | 3:47AM1.00m | 3:17PM1.35m | 4:56AM1.06m | 4:19PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.37m | 5:13AM0.47m | 6:38PM0.44m | 5:49AM0.57m | 7:31PM0.49m | 6:33AM0.66m | 8:31PM0.52m | 7:31AM0.73m | 9:34PM0.52m | 8:46AM0.77m | 10:31PM0.49m | 10:02AM0.75m | 11:20PM0.44m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 8 | SSE 7 | E 8 |
52 | 280 | 647 | 502 | 383 | 75 | 395 | 387 | 330 | 314 | 266 | 287 | 17 | 176 | 77 | 46 | 26 | 113 | 5 | 196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 12 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 12 | ENE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | — |
13 | 290 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 69 | 79 | 43 | 34 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 5 | 6 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | — | E 13 | ENE 10 | — | ENE 10 | S 15 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 18 | — |
— | 12 | — | — | 3 | 19 | — | 18 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 18 | — | 13 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | E 5 | E 4 | ENE 6 | — | E 8 | ENE 8 |
790 | — | — | — | — | 346 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 275 | — | 13 | 19 | 43 | — | 173 | 291 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 7 | 7 | 210 | 79 | 268 | 79 | 42 | 42 | 243 | 33 | 33 | 268 | 0 | 33 | 419 | 0 | 152 | 558 | 0 |
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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.










