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Lakes Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Lakes Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 16 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lakes Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 16th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 16th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lakes Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | |
272 | 309 | 612 | 691 | 642 | 715 | 575 | 704 | 641 | 1284 | 1424 | 1059 | 2240 | 2593 | 5137 | 3224 | 3620 | 5026 | 3751 | 2267 | 983 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 7:43PM1.78m | 8:21AM1.24m | 8:30PM1.83m | 9:16AM1.19m | 9:19PM1.82m | 10:13AM1.13m | 10:11PM1.78m | 11:13AM1.08m | 11:06PM1.70m | 12:17PM1.06m | 00:05AM1.59m | 1:24PM1.06m | 1:07AM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:14PM0.15m | 2:23AM0.00m | 1:59PM0.19m | 3:17AM-0.04m | 2:47PM0.24m | 4:12AM-0.03m | 3:37PM0.30m | 5:09AM0.01m | 4:32PM0.37m | 6:09AM0.07m | 5:33PM0.45m | 7:09AM0.13m | 6:42PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — |
— | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 14 | 2 | 5 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | E 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 10 | SSE 10 |
 kJ | 272 | 309 | 612 | 691 | 642 | 715 | 575 | 573 | 477 | 1284 | 1424 | 1059 | 1718 | 477 | 4041 | 3224 | 3620 | 3937 | 2767 | 92 | 983 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | ENE 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 14 | — | 634 | — | 346 | 302 | 296 | 202 | 125 | — | 92 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | WSW 3 | SW 5 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 704 | 641 | 9 | 47 | 336 | 2240 | 2593 | 5137 | — | — | 5026 | 3751 | 2267 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 71 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 143 | 1 | 143 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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 16 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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