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Lakes Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
23.2° 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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lakes Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 10th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 10th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 10th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Mon night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
NE
1.3
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
NE
1.4
ENE
2
NE
1.6
ENE
2.3
S
2.2
S
1.6
SE
1.8
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
E
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)77788788878879888810106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2611638101055254418351588558220356250160112125125144157342356207
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
20
NE
40
NE
20
N
20
NNW
30
NE
35
SSW
25
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
10
E
10
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
ESE
20
SE
10
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		ononcross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:34AM
1.19
1:18PM
1.30
2:25AM
1.21
2:06PM
1.14
3:18AM
1.24
3:04PM
1.01
4:13AM
1.27
4:12PM
0.93
5:07AM
1.31
5:25PM
0.89
5:58AM
1.36
6:29PM
0.90
6:45AM
1.42
7:22PM
0.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:15AM
0.50
7:53PM
0.26
8:20AM
0.56
8:33PM
0.34
9:33AM
0.58
9:17PM
0.40
10:51AM
0.57
10:05PM
0.45
12:00PM
0.52
10:59PM
0.47
12:56PM
0.44
11:53PM
0.47
1:42PM
0.37
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58-
Sunset--8:06--8:06--8:06--8:06--8:06--8:06--8:06
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--------1122-21---1---
Temp. °C242425243334282121202021212324232323232424
Feels °C (?)212221193031261617181619202424232122222524
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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.

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