Newcastle Beach surf break

Newcastle Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 26 Aug 2025 AEST
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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
18.1° C
(Which is normal 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 (Aug 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 26th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 30th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 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 22°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
1
0
0
2
1
2
1
0
0
1
2
4
4
3
4
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
E
2.3
ENE
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
E
1.9
SSW
3.5
S
3
S
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
Period(s) (?)10101010101111121211111091212121212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)62517366094674323823143843082141256656848302332220617661278934707474
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
15
NE
15
N
30
NW
30
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
30
NW
35
W
35
WSW
30
SW
15
W
15
NW
10
NE
10
NW
5
W
10
SSE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrossoffcross-
off
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:13AM
1.42
10:15PM
1.44
10:48AM
1.41
10:49PM
1.32
11:25AM
1.39
11:24PM
1.20
12:04PM
1.36
12:05AM
1.09
12:50PM
1.34
12:58AM
0.99
1:44PM
1.32
2:11AM
0.93
2:47PM
1.34
3:44AM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:12PM
0.37
4:31AM
0.27
4:52PM
0.43
5:01AM
0.34
5:37PM
0.50
5:31AM
0.42
6:27PM
0.57
6:05AM
0.50
7:29PM
0.62
6:47AM
0.57
8:44PM
0.63
7:44AM
0.64
10:05PM
0.59
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Sunrise6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-5:30--5:30--5:31--5:32--5:32--5:34--5:35-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------------3
Temp. °C20211622181218181319191413139151613141615
Feels °C (?)19201417126111281212645413139121414
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Newcastle

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Newcastle Beach (light winds from the N at Newcastle Nobbys Signal Station 2 km from Newcastle Beach). 2.1m 9s swell from the E to make surfable waves.

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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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