Newcastle Beach surf break

Newcastle Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 29 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Newcastle Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Newcastle Beach sea temperature is
22.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newcastle Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Newcastle Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 30th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 31st Dec)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 31st Dec)7ft (2.1m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
1
3
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSE
1.1
SE
1.3
SE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.8
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.7
SE
1.4
ESE
1.4
SE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.8
SE
0.8
ESE
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)988891212121212111010109877677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3521712442793161000113510228365274852702181309645483319224447
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
5
SSW
10
SSE
15
E
10
NE
10
E
20
ESE
15
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
ENE
30
ENE
15
NE
5
ENE
5
E
10
NW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:15PM
1.26
5:07AM
1.52
5:29PM
1.21
6:07AM
1.64
6:42PM
1.20
7:05AM
1.76
7:50PM
1.21
8:01AM
1.86
8:48PM
1.25
8:53AM
1.92
9:42PM
1.28
9:42AM
1.94
10:31PM
1.31
10:30AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:27PM
0.38
11:39AM
0.45
11:24PM
0.39
12:51PM
0.35
12:22AM
0.38
1:56PM
0.25
1:20AM
0.38
2:52PM
0.16
2:16AM
0.36
3:43PM
0.10
3:10AM
0.35
4:31PM
0.08
4:01AM
0.36
Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Sunrise--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50
Sunset8:02--8:02--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:05--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
Rain (mm)
----------------2-11-
Temp. °C191818201920212020201920202022222125252326
Feels °C (?)161617181619191819161618171721191826232226
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Information about the Newcastle Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Newcastle Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Newcastle Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newcastle Beach 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 (Newcastle Beach) 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 Newcastle Beach 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 Newcastle Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 2 km (1 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 30 km (19 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.

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