Surf Forecasts:
Newcastle Beach surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with 832 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, mate, let's break down the next couple of weeks at Newcastle Beach. This is a beach and reef setup that's dead consistent and loves a solid SE swell. The water's sitting around 65.7°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We're kicking off right away with a proper standout on Friday the 10th of July. That afternoon you've got a clean 5.6ft SE swell, pushing in with a 10-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 588, and the wind is dead calm – that's about as good as it gets for a beach break. The SE direction is exactly what this spot wants, so expect some nice, peeling lines. It's a beginner-friendly size, but with crowds that are often around, you'll want to pick your peak wisely.
Saturday the 11th is still worth a paddle. Morning sees a drop to 3.6ft from the SE, but with a light offshore breeze from the NW. The period ticks up to 9 seconds, energy drops to 375, but it'll be clean and fun. By the afternoon, the swell swings more ESE at 3.0ft, period 11 seconds – that longer period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but with offshore NW wind still holding, it's clean and workable.
Sunday the 12th, the wind picks up strong from the WNW, 16 mph offshore. The swell stays small at 3.0ft, but the energy is down to 162. It's clean, but the size is shrinking. By Sunday arvo, it's dropped to 2.0ft, and the wind turns cross-off, so it's small and weak.
Then we hit a lull. From Monday the 13th through to Tuesday the 14th, the swell bottoms out – tiny 0.7ft to 0.3ft, with energy under 30. Even with offshore winds, there's nothing to ride. That's a solid two-day gap of flatness.
Wednesday the 15th brings a pulse back: 5.2ft from the S, period 10 seconds, energy 733. But the wind is cross-shore from the SW, and it's got a bit of chop. The afternoon jumps to 6.2ft, but the wind goes cross-onshore, making it choppy and sloppy. That's more for the kites than the paddle crew.
Thursday the 16th morning is a better option: 4.3ft from the S, period 9 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze from the WSW. Energy 287, and it's clean. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, but still 4.6ft and 512 energy – marginal but
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 580 | 373 | 202 | 193 | 225 | 134 | 59 | 32 | 22 | 11 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 37 | 463 | 575 | 469 | 287 | 306 | 161 | 176 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:29PM1.62m | 5:04AM1.16m | 5:30PM1.73m | 6:15AM1.19m | 6:28PM1.83m | 7:17AM1.23m | 7:23PM1.91m | 8:13AM1.29m | 8:15PM1.95m | 9:04AM1.33m | 9:04PM1.94m | 9:52AM1.37m | 9:52PM1.87m | 10:39AM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:16PM0.43m | 10:44AM0.44m | 00:23AM0.32m | 11:45AM0.42m | 1:21AM0.22m | 12:44PM0.39m | 2:14AM0.14m | 1:41PM0.37m | 3:03AM0.09m | 2:35PM0.36m | 3:50AM0.09m | 3:28PM0.36m | 4:35AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 |
 | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | 5:04 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 11 | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 580 | 373 | 202 | 115 | 225 | 134 | 59 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 268 | — | 469 | 287 | 202 | 161 | 114 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | ESE 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | ESE 8 | S 12 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 21 | 169 | 193 | 52 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 4 | SE 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 11 | S 19 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | S 9 | — | S 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 35 | 463 | 575 | — | — | 306 | — | 176 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 175 | 175 | 98 | 41 | 1 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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