Surf Forecasts:
Newcastle Beach surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newcastle Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Newcastle Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (Jun 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SSE 12 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 | S 9 |
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21 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 43 | 26 | 28 | 35 | 71 | 163 | 96 | 38 | 54 | 79 | 95 | 58 | 188 | 822 | 1098 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:56PM1.61m | 5:16AM1.30m | 5:48PM1.73m | 6:20AM1.30m | 6:40PM1.84m | 7:20AM1.31m | 7:32PM1.93m | 8:18AM1.32m | 8:24PM1.98m | 9:14AM1.33m | 9:15PM1.98m | 10:09AM1.33m | 10:07PM1.93m | 11:03AM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:26PM0.47m | 11:10AM0.41m | 00:27AM0.36m | 12:02PM0.40m | 1:25AM0.26m | 12:54PM0.39m | 2:21AM0.19m | 1:48PM0.40m | 3:15AM0.15m | 2:42PM0.42m | 4:07AM0.14m | 3:36PM0.46m | 4:59AM0.17m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | |
4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | 4:52 | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | S 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 |
21 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 26 | 28 | 35 | 45 | 163 | 96 | 26 | 54 | 79 | 65 | 51 | 41 | 31 | 874 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | S 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | ENE 10 |
17 | 28 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 23 | 38 | 28 | 73 | 95 | 58 | — | — | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | S 16 | — | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 19 | SSE 18 | S 6 | SE 6 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
20 | 5 | — | 5 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 32 | 12 | 16 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | S 11 | S 8 | S 9 |
— | — | 25 | 24 | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 188 | 822 | 1098 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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.











