Newcastle Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Newcastle Beach.

Right now, things are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character for a while. The first real action worth talking about kicks off on Wednesday the 12th. It’s not going to blow your mind, but there’s a little pulse of S swell at 2ft and a period of 8 seconds pushing through. The wind is offshore from the WNW, so the surface will be clean. The wave energy is weak (101), so you’ll be hunting for the little runners. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a good day to get the wobbles out.

Thursday the 13th sees a jump in size. The morning brings a 5ft S swell, short period at 8 seconds, with a cross-shore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (289), so there’s some push. But by the afternoon, it’s onshore from the SSE and the swell jumps to 6ft (558 energy). That’s getting a bit chunky for the beginners, and the onshore wind kills the quality. It’s marginal.

Friday the 14th is a day for the early bird. The morning has a clean 3ft SSE swell from a W light breeze. It’s weak (140) but clean. The afternoon turns onshore, so call it a morning session only.

The weekend is a write-off. From Saturday the 15th through to Thursday the 20th, the surf is consistently poor. The wind is cross-shore, cross-onshore, or onshore, and the swell is small and weak. It’s a long stretch of flatness and chop. Don’t bother.

Now, there is a glimmer of hope. The standout for the entire forecast is the morning of Friday the 21st. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – and we’ve got a 4ft E swell with an 8-second period. The energy is moderate (177), and conditions are described as surfable but ordinary. However, glassy conditions at Newcastle Beach are a major score. You’ll get clean, peaky little waves. It’s the best the forecast offers for a while.

The real highlight, though, is the morning of Saturday the 22nd. This is the one to circle. The wind is glassy with a calm, and the swell is a clean 4ft from the E with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 210 (moderate). The forecast says "expect good surf conditions". This is the pick of the bunch. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Then, Sunday the 23rd morning is also a ripper. A 6ft E swell (10 seconds) with a light offshore breeze (NNE). The energy is strong (674) and the forecast says "expect very good surf conditions". This is shaping up to be the best size and quality on offer, but it’s over a week away, so keep your fingers crossed. It’s a little too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be pumping.

Monday the 24th morning is still decent at 4ft E swell with clean offshore winds, and Tuesday the 25th morning has a light offshore and a 3ft E swell, so the run of decent surf looks set to continue into the second week.

So, if you’re picking one session, make it the morning of Saturday the 22nd for the glassy conditions. For a bigger wave, Sunday the 23rd morning is the one to watch, but it’s a long way out.

Rusty.

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