Newcastle Beach surf break

Newcastle Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 AEDT
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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
21.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s 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 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 19th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 20th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 20th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
1.2
NE
0.4
S
1.7
ENE
2.3
NE
0.7
ENE
0.9
S
1.6
S
2
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.6
SE
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
1.4
ESE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
1.2
E
1.7
ENE
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)86105886678711111171010101078
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)58922916765063522023924802771951911441751279490267320173
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
10
N
10
ENE
40
NE
15
N
10
S
10
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
5
WSW
15
SSE
10
S
10
SE
10
E
5
ENE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:00PM
1.23
8:22AM
1.63
8:40PM
1.22
8:56AM
1.68
9:21PM
1.20
9:32AM
1.71
10:03PM
1.18
10:08AM
1.71
10:47PM
1.16
10:45AM
1.69
11:33PM
1.13
11:24AM
1.66
12:21AM
1.11
12:05PM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:14PM
0.40
1:48AM
0.36
2:54PM
0.35
2:21AM
0.37
3:33PM
0.32
2:56AM
0.39
4:14PM
0.31
3:31AM
0.44
4:55PM
0.31
4:09AM
0.50
5:38PM
0.32
4:47AM
0.56
6:22PM
0.34
5:30AM
0.63
Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Sunrise--5:41--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:37
Sunset7:34--7:35--7:36--7:36--7:37--7:37--7:38--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
------17221--3511-5--
Temp. °C212022252421212019191919191920212021212025
Feels °C (?)171520192121191917171717171722222222222027
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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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