Dixon Park surf break

Dixon Park surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 12 May 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
21.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 15th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 16th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
10
1.6
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.7
E
7
1.4
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
595
562
202
233
247
211
218
149
124
117
117
99
45
318
471
367
351
299
264
306
318
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
5
E
10
SW
10
SSE
0
N
10
SSW
10
ENE
10
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
25
NNE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:48PM1.42m
4:46AM1.44m
5:31PM1.54m
5:42AM1.45m
6:15PM1.67m
6:36AM1.45m
7:00PM1.79m
7:30AM1.44m
7:47PM1.88m
8:23AM1.41m
8:35PM1.93m
9:18AM1.38m
9:25PM1.95m
Low Tide
10:23AM0.44m
10:47PM0.61m
11:06AM0.40m
11:43PM0.49m
11:49AM0.37m
00:37AM0.37m
12:32PM0.35m
1:31AM0.28m
1:17PM0.35m
2:24AM0.22m
2:03PM0.37m
3:18AM0.19m
2:52PM0.42m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
1
4
7
6
2
5
2
1
1
2
5
8
2
1
1
5
Temp °C
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
19
19
19
20
19
19
20
19
19
20
19
21
21
19
15
15
15
16
16
16
18
17
18
18
20
19
19
20
20
17
18
17
19
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
1.5
ESE
7
0.6
S
9
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.7
E
7
1.4
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
Energy kJ
146
104
133
96
96
68
218
55
124
117
117
99
45
318
471
367
351
299
264
306
318
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.2
SSE
14
0.5
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.5
S
9
0.2
E
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
S
9
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
2
18
71
38
38
21
44
8
59
42
26
25
37
21
13
3
1
5
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
25
0.2
SSE
21
0.3
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
2
13
45
61
24
9
9
8
16
7
15
25
15
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
10
1.6
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
Energy kJ
595
562
202
233
247
211
149
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
3
Distance (km)
219
290
128
243
183
243
183
94
4
1
3
0
3
33
10
122
296
33
33
609
296
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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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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