Moonee surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 AEST
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Moonee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Moonee sea temperature is
21.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moonee this week:

The surf forecast for Moonee over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Moonee in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
14
1.1
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
452
388
281
194
157
108
49
45
29
23
26
26
38
35
26
40
91
145
127
102
128
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
SE
10
NW
5
SSE
15
ENE
15
N
10
NNE
20
ENE
10
N
10
N
15
E
5
N
0
WNW
10
ENE
5
NNW
5
SSE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
NNE
on
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:59PM1.01m
2:43AM1.40m
4:06PM1.08m
3:52AM1.35m
5:00PM1.18m
4:51AM1.32m
5:44PM1.28m
5:42AM1.29m
6:21PM1.38m
6:28AM1.25m
6:55PM1.46m
7:09AM1.22m
7:28PM1.51m
Low Tide
8:15PM0.54m
9:45AM0.22m
9:37PM0.52m
10:38AM0.21m
10:46PM0.46m
11:22AM0.21m
11:43PM0.39m
11:59AM0.21m
00:32AM0.32m
12:32PM0.22m
1:16AM0.26m
1:03PM0.25m
1:56AM0.21m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
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5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
2
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
20
19
19
19
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
21
20
21
21
21
17
19
20
19
18
17
16
16
15
18
18
17
19
18
18
20
18
17
18
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.1
E
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.2
S
8
1
ENE
7
0.5
S
14
1.1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
452
388
281
194
157
17
49
17
13
23
4
14
38
35
11
40
91
5
96
102
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
ESE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
E
7
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
E
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
19
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
6
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
179
96
70
49
26
15
27
5
5
9
4
26
32
18
26
14
5
7
127
10
48
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
2
2
2
38
14
5
2
1
7
7
2
8
9
6
6
5
12
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.3
SE
2
1.3
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
Energy kJ
108
45
29
26
5
16
1
145
99
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
64
12
0
0
365
0
0
365
2
122
272
2
0
105
0
0
540
59
86
60
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
8
5
5
5
2
4
4
4
6
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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Information about the Moonee Surf forecast

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

Moonee is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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