Merewether - Ladies surf break

Merewether - Ladies surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 AEST
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Merewether - Ladies surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Merewether - Ladies sea temperature is
22.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Merewether - Ladies this week:

The surf forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Merewether - Ladies in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 5th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 3rd May)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.8
E
9
1.8
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
80
124
134
124
78
72
111
127
122
483
552
618
506
399
415
362
441
641
534
457
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
15
ESE
10
NE
5
NE
15
ENE
5
NNW
5
ENE
20
ENE
10
NNE
5
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
NE
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNE
20
WSW
15
W
10
SSE
10
NNW
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
7:01PM1.62m
7:15AM1.43m
7:36PM1.68m
7:54AM1.39m
8:11PM1.72m
8:33AM1.34m
8:46PM1.74m
9:12AM1.30m
9:22PM1.74m
9:53AM1.25m
9:59PM1.72m
10:38AM1.20m
10:38PM1.67m
Low Tide
12:40PM0.38m
1:17AM0.41m
1:12PM0.39m
1:59AM0.38m
1:44PM0.40m
2:40AM0.37m
2:16PM0.43m
3:21AM0.38m
2:49PM0.48m
4:03AM0.40m
3:24PM0.54m
4:46AM0.43m
4:01PM0.61m
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:22
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
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5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
1
1
1
1
4
1
Temp °C
20
21
21
20
21
20
19
21
20
22
23
20
24
24
20
20
22
18
19
20
18
20
20
20
20
19
19
19
18
18
20
20
17
21
21
18
18
21
14
15
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.3
S
13
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.3
S
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
11
Energy kJ
58
80
72
80
32
78
72
11
127
122
5
1
435
399
415
362
441
641
534
457
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
8
0.1
S
15
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
5
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
6
5
5
47
5
17
12
4
10
4
6
3
3
2
2
6
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
6
6
7
5
3
7
6
2
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.8
E
9
1.8
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
E
9
0.3
NNW
2
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
SSW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
3
Energy kJ
3
124
134
124
111
483
552
618
506
1
3
4
10
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
33
9
9
77
0
0
77
0
9
296
33
78
510
0
0
0
7
0
3
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
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Information about the Merewether - Ladies Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Merewether - Ladies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Merewether - Ladies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Merewether - Ladies 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 (Merewether - Ladies) 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 Merewether - Ladies 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Merewether - Ladies, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 28 km (17 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.

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