Newcastle Beach surf break

Newcastle Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 15 Dec 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
21.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 (Dec 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 17th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 17th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 15th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSE
1.8
S
1
S
1.3
S
1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.2
ENE
1.6
NE
0.6
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
E
0.9
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)71081010121211111167777746667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)214593125365181347264921127994240421826282417484126
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
ENE
30
ENE
10
NNE
15
SSE
10
ENE
15
NW
5
ENE
30
ENE
15
NW
20
NW
30
W
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcrosscross-
on
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:52PM
1.11
6:37AM
1.48
6:46PM
1.09
7:16AM
1.56
7:35PM
1.10
7:54AM
1.63
8:22PM
1.12
8:32AM
1.69
9:08PM
1.15
9:10AM
1.74
9:52PM
1.17
9:47AM
1.76
10:34PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:22PM
0.61
11:47PM
0.47
1:13PM
0.54
12:27AM
0.46
1:59PM
0.47
1:08AM
0.45
2:40PM
0.40
1:49AM
0.45
3:20PM
0.33
2:30AM
0.46
4:00PM
0.29
3:11AM
0.48
4:39PM
0.26
3:52AM
0.50
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-7:55--7:57--7:58--7:58--7:59--7:59--8:00-
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--1-------------13-21
Temp. °C202019191919212120242625272625292824313524
Feels °C (?)191816171616191817232323272725302722293424
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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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