Merewether - Ladies surf break

Merewether - Ladies surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 09 Feb 2026 AEDT
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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
23.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Merewether - Ladies this week:

The surf forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Merewether - Ladies in the next 12 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 11th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 12th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 13th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merewether - Ladies over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.9
E
1.4
NE
0.7
ENE
1.6
S
2.2
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.2
ESE
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
1.1
ESE
Period(s) (?)877884686898666677788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5840263433231475816367849022110814412498114127131121147
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
20
SSW
15
ESE
5
W
5
NE
30
ENE
10
N
20
SSW
40
S
20
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ENE
20
E
20
E
10
NE
5
SSE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
SE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crossonglassglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglassoncrossoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:06AM
1.36
3:07PM
0.99
4:06AM
1.37
4:29PM
0.95
5:10AM
1.41
5:58PM
0.97
6:07AM
1.48
7:03PM
1.04
6:56AM
1.56
7:49PM
1.13
7:40AM
1.63
8:28PM
1.21
8:20AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:12PM
0.55
9:52AM
0.70
9:00PM
0.61
11:15AM
0.68
10:00PM
0.65
12:25PM
0.61
11:07PM
0.65
1:14PM
0.51
12:11AM
0.63
1:54PM
0.41
1:06AM
0.57
2:29PM
0.32
1:53AM
0.50
3:03PM
0.24
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
Sunrise-6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28-
Sunset--7:49--7:47--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:44
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
---1-----2----131-21-
Temp. °C242324222426252623202121212121211922212323
Feels °C (?)242325222626232520171818181918192021192222
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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 12 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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