Merewether - Ladies surf break

Merewether - Ladies surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 24 May 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
20.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Merewether - Ladies in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 26th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 27th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
5
5
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
11
2.4
E
11
2.3
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.5
E
12
3
ENE
12
2.5
E
12
2.1
E
13
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.8
E
11
1.6
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1633
1482
1419
1194
1355
1920
2518
2246
1398
1013
865
762
566
518
502
584
554
528
249
266
266
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
5
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
20
NE
10
N
0
SW
5
SSW
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NW
10
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
25
SSW
20
SW
40
SW
30
SW
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:16AM1.46m
4:21PM1.42m
4:16AM1.38m
5:07PM1.49m
5:11AM1.32m
5:49PM1.57m
6:00AM1.28m
6:27PM1.64m
6:45AM1.25m
7:04PM1.70m
7:28AM1.23m
7:41PM1.75m
8:11AM1.23m
Low Tide
9:51AM0.44m
10:21PM0.64m
10:35AM0.46m
11:21PM0.59m
11:14AM0.47m
00:13AM0.53m
11:50AM0.47m
00:59AM0.48m
12:26PM0.47m
1:42AM0.43m
1:02PM0.48m
2:24AM0.40m
1:39PM0.50m
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:53
6
3
2
1
3
5
2
5
6
5
4
12
2
3
16
53
2
Temp °C
19
20
20
19
20
19
18
17
19
19
20
15
15
18
18
14
18
18
17
15
17
18
19
19
18
18
17
18
19
19
19
19
12
15
16
15
12
14
14
10
8
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
11
2.4
E
11
2.3
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
13
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.8
E
11
1.6
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1633
1482
1419
1194
1355
1496
1522
1462
1398
1013
865
762
566
518
502
584
554
528
249
266
266
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
S
11
0.4
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
S
15
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
3
6
25
41
27
24
9
8
8
15
13
22
11
9
17
30
18
85
81
10
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
14
0.8
ESE
10
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
6
2
5
5
4
15
29
23
8
8
2
4
138
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
12
3
ENE
12
2.5
E
12
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
1.5
S
7
1.4
S
7
Energy kJ
1920
2518
2246
4
2
3
5
214
171
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
78
0
44
9
9
222
0
0
0
60
196
0
0
0
0
0
7
3
3
165
283
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
5
3
3
3
4
3
5
4
4
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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