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Dixon Park Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Dixon Park surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.7° 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 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (May 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 29th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 29th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 27th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dixon Park over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 97mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | |
1065 | 800 | 676 | 658 | 804 | 855 | 490 | 443 | 364 | 521 | 351 | 325 | 382 | 391 | 127 | 146 | 76 | 57 | 59 | 112 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 5:49PM1.57m | 6:00AM1.28m | 6:27PM1.64m | 6:45AM1.25m | 7:04PM1.70m | 7:28AM1.23m | 7:41PM1.75m | 8:11AM1.23m | 8:18PM1.78m | 8:54AM1.22m | 8:56PM1.78m | 9:39AM1.22m | 9:34PM1.77m | 10:24AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:13AM0.53m | 11:50AM0.47m | 00:59AM0.48m | 12:26PM0.47m | 1:42AM0.43m | 1:02PM0.48m | 2:24AM0.40m | 1:39PM0.50m | 3:05AM0.38m | 2:18PM0.53m | 3:46AM0.37m | 2:58PM0.57m | 4:27AM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 |
 | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | 4:52 |
1 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 2 | 35 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 |
20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 |
 kJ | 1065 | 800 | 676 | 658 | 20 | 573 | 490 | 443 | 364 | 521 | 351 | 325 | 382 | 196 | 127 | 146 | 76 | 57 | 59 | 112 | 69 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 16 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 27 | 36 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 51 | 212 | 288 | 196 | 164 | 167 | 96 | 90 | 64 | 64 | 58 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 17 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | SE 10 | S 14 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 16 | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | WSW 4 | W 3 | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 804 | 855 | — | 11 | 8 | — | 3 | 13 | — | 391 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 1 | 33 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 53 | 1 | 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.
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