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Little Gibber - Dark Point surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Little Gibber - Dark Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Little Gibber - Dark Point sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Little Gibber - Dark Point surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,304 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Gibber - Dark Point this week:
The surf forecast for Little Gibber - Dark Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little Gibber - Dark Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Gibber - Dark Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | WSW 5 | SSW 9 | |
441 | 258 | 265 | 230 | 127 | 207 | 111 | 139 | 74 | 94 | 57 | 56 | 58 | 66 | 42 | 46 | 95 | 81 | 53 | 156 | 232 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:43AM1.22m | 7:50PM1.77m | 8:21AM1.19m | 8:21PM1.81m | 8:56AM1.17m | 8:51PM1.83m | 9:30AM1.15m | 9:23PM1.83m | 10:04AM1.14m | 9:56PM1.81m | 10:41AM1.14m | 10:32PM1.77m | 11:23AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:51AM0.34m | 1:09PM0.42m | 2:31AM0.29m | 1:39PM0.44m | 3:07AM0.27m | 2:09PM0.45m | 3:42AM0.25m | 2:39PM0.47m | 4:17AM0.25m | 3:13PM0.49m | 4:53AM0.26m | 3:51PM0.52m | 5:31AM0.28m | 4:38PM0.56m | |||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | |
— | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | SSW 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 9 |
439 | 258 | 265 | 230 | 127 | 137 | 111 | 139 | 74 | 94 | 57 | 56 | 58 | 66 | 42 | 46 | 68 | 81 | 53 | 32 | 232 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | S 9 | N 7 | E 12 | E 10 |
441 | 237 | 192 | 121 | 92 | 87 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 28 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 12 | 95 | 56 | 1 | 12 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | NE 8 | NE 10 | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — | S 10 | NE 4 | S 8 | S 11 | NE 7 | S 10 | NE 7 | S 14 | N 10 | — | — |
5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 8 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 3 | NW 3 | NNE 2 | — | NW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 |
18 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 207 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 27 | 27 | 80 | 20 | 28 | 96 | 156 | 73 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 52 | 56 | 52 | 52 | 0 | 56 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 52 | 56 | 52 | 52 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
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Information about the Little Gibber - Dark Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Little Gibber - Dark Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Little Gibber - Dark Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Little Gibber - Dark Point 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 (Little Gibber - Dark Point) 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 Little Gibber - Dark Point 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.












