Lakes Beach Surf Forecast

/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks) / Lat Long: (33.25° S 151.56° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Lakes Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 10 Sep 2025 AEST

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Lakes Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Lakes Beach sea temperature is 18.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lakes Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Lakes Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lakes Beach in the next 12 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 1AM.

Wave Type	Time (AEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	10AM (Thu 11th Sep)	13ft (4.0m) 8s
Best Surf	10AM (Thu 11th Sep)	13ft (4.0m) 8s
Most Powerful	1PM (Thu 11th Sep)	18ft (5.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lakes Beach over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Wednesday 10			Thursday 11			Friday 12			Saturday 13			Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16
	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	!	!	!	!	1	2	3	2	3	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SE	S	S	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	NE	NE	NE
Period(s) (?)	6	10	12	8	11	10	9	9	9	11	11	17	14	12	12	11	10	10	7	7	7
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	357	398	464	1829	4567	2174	1114	722	492	561	521	645	784	386	246	173	139	149	103	54	28
Wind (km/h)	ESE	ESE	NW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	ESE	W	SSE	SE	NW	N	NNE	NW	NNW	N	N	NNW	NW	SW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- off	glass	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	off
High Tide / height (m)			9:58PM 1.45	10:28AM 1.56		10:48PM 1.31	11:16AM 1.55		11:45PM 1.15	12:11PM 1.51		12:54AM 1.02		1:16PM 1.46	2:19AM 0.94		2:33PM 1.43	3:49AM 0.94		3:49PM 1.44
Low Tide / height (m)		3:54PM 0.14		4:07AM 0.11	4:48PM 0.17		4:48AM 0.21	5:48PM 0.23		5:34AM 0.32	6:59PM 0.29		6:30AM 0.42		8:22PM 0.33	7:41AM 0.50		9:45PM 0.32	9:05AM 0.52		10:55PM 0.27

	Wednesday 10			Thursday 11			Friday 12			Saturday 13			Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16
Sunrise	6:01	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:56	-	-	5:54	-	-	5:54	-	-	5:52	-	-
Sunset	-	5:40	-	-	5:42	-	-	5:42	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:44	-	-	5:44	-	-	5:45	-

Rain (mm)	18	5	2	6	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	16	17	15	12	14	13	15	15	15	15	16	16	20	22	19	23	23	20	24	25	17
Feels °C (?)	11	16	9	3	7	8	12	12	13	15	14	14	16	18	16	19	18	16	19	22	12

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Newcastle

Wind Update Light wind has turned cross-on at Lakes Beach (moderate winds from the E at Norah Head Automatic Weather Station 1 km from Lakes Beach). 1.4m 6s windswell from the SSE with a 1.0m 10s swell from the S and a 0.6m 10s swell, also from the S. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Lakes Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lakes Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Lakes Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lakes Beach 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 (Lakes Beach) 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 Lakes Beach 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.

Lakes Beach is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.