Newcastle Beach surf break

Newcastle Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 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
23.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 11th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 13th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
2
3
4
4
4
4
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.9
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.7
S
1.6
S
2
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.8
SSE
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.4
SE
1.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)131414131414141211111010109999871211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1663063734205189181092822621890630414273207164106110694451460
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
15
SE
20
WSW
25
W
20
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSE
10
NW
5
WSW
15
ESE
10
NNE
10
NW
15
E
10
NW
5
W
15
E
10
W
15
W
15
SSE
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:03PM
1.13
3:37AM
1.45
4:54PM
1.21
4:35AM
1.49
5:35PM
1.32
5:27AM
1.53
6:13PM
1.44
6:15AM
1.56
6:50PM
1.56
7:02AM
1.58
7:29PM
1.67
7:48AM
1.57
8:09PM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:14PM
0.79
10:36AM
0.50
10:20PM
0.72
11:19AM
0.44
11:17PM
0.61
11:57AM
0.37
12:07AM
0.49
12:34PM
0.32
12:55AM
0.38
1:12PM
0.29
1:43AM
0.29
1:50PM
0.28
2:31AM
0.23
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--
Sunset-5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:30--5:30--5:29-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252319202216171917192019222219232319262320
Feels °C (?)212016131611141715181818212019222119242019
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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.

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