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Merewether - Ladies surf break

Merewether - Ladies surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 27 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
23.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Merewether - Ladies in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 28th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 4th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 2nd Feb)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SE
1.3
SE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
1
E
0.8
E
1.1
E
0.8
ENE
1.4
E
1.7
E
1.4
E
2.5
S
2.4
S
1.7
E
1.5
ESE
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)111110101010101096669121111910889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)568399175122139137966359664710111053770743411311048383295210
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
15
ENE
25
ENE
10
E
10
E
15
E
10
ENE
10
E
20
E
15
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
5
ENE
30
SSW
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
15
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:39AM
1.55
5:21PM
1.09
5:50AM
1.65
6:43PM
1.12
6:55AM
1.75
7:49PM
1.19
7:52AM
1.83
8:42PM
1.27
8:43AM
1.89
9:29PM
1.34
9:30AM
1.89
10:12PM
1.39
10:13AM
1.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:49PM
0.47
11:33AM
0.46
10:58PM
0.49
12:50PM
0.36
12:09AM
0.48
1:52PM
0.25
1:14AM
0.43
2:43PM
0.17
2:11AM
0.38
3:28PM
0.11
3:03AM
0.34
4:10PM
0.10
3:51AM
0.32
4:49PM
0.12
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
Sunrise-6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16-
Sunset--7:59--7:58--7:58--7:57--7:55--7:55--7:54
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202223222223222323232424232426242019202021
Feels °C (?)182121202222222422212424222425271815171718
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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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