Moonee surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 07 May 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
22.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Friday (May 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Moonee in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thu
14
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
2
1
!
3
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
10
2
S
10
2.4
SSW
10
3
S
11
2.5
S
12
2.4
S
11
1.9
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.7
S
8
1.8
S
10
0.9
S
15
1.6
SSE
11
2
SSE
12
1.9
SSE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.6
SE
7
1.7
ESE
6
1.6
ESE
7
1.8
ESE
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2295
818
1065
2451
1786
1295
660
399
415
627
367
551
1096
829
730
234
227
223
285
338
367
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
W
30
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
20
S
15
SW
15
SW
20
S
15
SSW
15
S
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
20
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:51PM1.34m
1:05PM0.92m
00:44AM1.30m
2:11PM0.95m
1:43AM1.27m
3:12PM1.03m
2:43AM1.26m
4:04PM1.15m
3:44AM1.26m
4:50PM1.28m
4:42AM1.27m
5:33PM1.42m
5:38AM1.28m
6:15PM1.56m
Low Tide
6:59AM0.36m
6:09PM0.60m
7:54AM0.35m
7:19PM0.62m
8:46AM0.31m
8:35PM0.61m
9:34AM0.26m
9:46PM0.54m
10:19AM0.21m
10:49PM0.44m
11:03AM0.16m
11:45PM0.32m
11:46AM0.14m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
thunderstorm
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6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
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5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:04
5:02
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
12
4
6
Temp °C
12
20
20
15
17
18
17
16
19
19
19
20
20
19
19
19
20
20
19
19
19
5
15
13
10
13
15
15
14
17
16
17
17
16
15
15
15
15
16
16
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
10
2
S
10
2
S
10
3
S
11
2.5
S
12
0.4
ENE
11
1.9
S
10
1.6
S
9
0.7
S
11
0.6
E
12
1.4
S
9
0.9
S
14
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.9
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
1724
818
792
1829
1786
41
660
399
125
103
339
333
268
187
138
167
202
208
125
87
67
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.6
S
16
0.9
S
15
0.9
E
13
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
92
73
58
59
40
65
99
104
183
367
273
2
2
2
98
61
39
22
10
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.3
SSW
17
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.3
E
15
0.8
E
13
0.1
N
9
0.1
NE
10
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
2
56
6
25
39
219
2
4
35
21
19
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
10
0.7
W
4
2.4
SSW
10
3
S
11
2.4
S
11
1.7
S
8
1.8
S
10
1.6
SSE
11
2
SSE
12
1.9
SSE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.6
SE
7
1.7
ESE
6
1.6
ESE
7
1.8
ESE
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
8
Energy kJ
2295
14
1065
2451
1295
415
627
551
1096
829
730
234
227
223
285
338
367
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
5
5
1
3
2
2
3
4
4
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
153
11
3
118
29
3
12
3
0
13
12
13
13
138
189
261
49
389
389
312
59
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
5
5
1
3
2
3
3
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
5
5
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
8
5
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
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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