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Merewether - Ladies surf break

Merewether - Ladies surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 19 Jan 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
22.9° 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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 22nd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 22nd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 21st Jan)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
1
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.9
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.8
SE
1.6
SE
1.5
SE
1.3
SE
1.4
SE
1.1
ESE
1.5
E
1.1
ENE
0.5
SE
0.7
SE
1.2
NE
Period(s) (?)899811111111111111109999561096
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4493903021922471024846890829622698530320284287190111824681123
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
20
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
15
SE
5
NE
5
ESE
25
SE
15
S
20
SE
15
ESE
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
5
NNE
5
NNE
25
ENE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononcross-
on		oncrossglassoncross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:24AM
1.77
10:09PM
1.26
10:01AM
1.78
10:46PM
1.30
10:39AM
1.75
11:23PM
1.34
11:17AM
1.70
12:01AM
1.36
11:59AM
1.61
12:43AM
1.39
12:44PM
1.50
1:30AM
1.42
1:35PM
1.37
2:25AM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:10PM
0.20
3:36AM
0.44
4:45PM
0.18
4:17AM
0.43
5:19PM
0.18
5:00AM
0.42
5:54PM
0.20
5:45AM
0.43
6:31PM
0.24
6:36AM
0.45
7:10PM
0.30
7:35AM
0.49
7:55PM
0.36
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-8:02--8:02--8:01--8:01--8:01--8:00--8:00-
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
2--------------------
Temp. °C222321222221212120202221212121222323282625
Feels °C (?)202120192020191819212018201920212322312625
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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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