
Surf Forecasts:
Newcastle Beach surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with 3,133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 30th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | S 7 | S 12 | S 10 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
61 | 32 | 37 | 23 | 45 | 35 | 21 | 17 | 7 | 20 | 32 | 292 | 228 | 133 | 1525 | 1391 | 2402 | 1508 | 1275 | 1210 | 1403 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:32PM1.77m | 9:20AM1.22m | 9:10PM1.77m | 10:02AM1.25m | 9:48PM1.74m | 10:42AM1.26m | 10:26PM1.69m | 11:22AM1.27m | 11:05PM1.61m | 12:03PM1.29m | 11:48PM1.53m | 12:47PM1.32m | 00:36AM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:23AM0.29m | 2:40PM0.54m | 4:00AM0.27m | 3:22PM0.56m | 4:37AM0.27m | 4:05PM0.58m | 5:14AM0.29m | 4:49PM0.60m | 5:51AM0.31m | 5:38PM0.61m | 6:29AM0.35m | 6:33PM0.62m | 7:10AM0.38m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | |
4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | 4:59 | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | S 7 | S 12 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | E 13 | E 11 | — | — | S 12 |
17 | 17 | 37 | 23 | 45 | 35 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 32 | 292 | 228 | 133 | 104 | 469 | 13 | 9 | — | — | 232 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | E 10 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 13 | — | — | — | — |
21 | 32 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 7 | — | 11 | 5 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 5 | 13 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 15 | E 10 | S 12 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 7 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
19 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
61 | — | — | — | 4 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 1525 | 1391 | 2402 | 1508 | 1275 | 1210 | 1403 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 350 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 96 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 175 | 258 | 291 | 219 | 210 | 42 | 95 |
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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.
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