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Macmasters Point Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Macmasters Point surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 23 Mar 2026 AEDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Macmasters Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Macmasters Point sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Macmasters Point this week:
The surf forecast for Macmasters Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Macmasters Point in the next 16 days are 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 23ft (7.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Macmasters Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, near gales from the SW by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Mon 30 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 107 | 149 | 195 | 275 | 333 | 441 | 1634 | 1510 | 1227 | 944 | 505 | 1453 | 15340 | 7280 | 4684 | 2364 | 1280 | 981 | 778 | 544 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:34AM 1.54 | 1:19PM 1.04 | 1:35AM 1.48 | 2:37PM 0.96 | 2:46AM 1.43 | 4:06PM 0.94 | 4:05AM 1.42 | 5:25PM 0.99 | 5:17AM 1.43 | 6:25PM 1.08 | 6:18AM 1.46 | 7:12PM 1.18 | 7:10AM 1.47 | 7:52PM 1.28 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:21AM 0.23 | 6:53PM 0.40 | 8:36AM 0.28 | 7:59PM 0.48 | 9:58AM 0.29 | 9:21PM 0.52 | 11:14AM 0.26 | 10:45PM 0.51 | 12:14PM 0.21 | 11:56PM 0.44 | 1:02PM 0.17 | 12:54AM 0.36 | 1:42PM 0.14 | |||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Mon 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:52 | |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | 13 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | |
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Information about the Macmasters Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Macmasters Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Macmasters Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Macmasters 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 (Macmasters 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 Macmasters 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.
Macmasters Point is 15 km (9 miles) from Central Coast. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Central Coast. Central Coast has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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