Newcastle Beach surf break

Newcastle Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 20 Feb 2026 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
23.1° 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 Saturday (Feb 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle Beach in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 21st Feb)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 21st Feb)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 27th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
E
0.6
E
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
E
0.4
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
1.7
SSE
Period(s) (?)556698948776778656897
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)28294823232124281023124128047342585405359293
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
20
E
10
NW
10
WNW
20
SE
10
SW
5
E
30
ENE
10
S
10
NW
5
SSW
10
ESE
10
ENE
20
E
15
NE
10
ENE
30
ENE
10
NE
20
SW
25
S
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
oncrossglasscrosscross-
on
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:56AM
1.66
11:28PM
1.53
11:39AM
1.56
12:11AM
1.55
12:26PM
1.43
12:59AM
1.55
1:20PM
1.29
1:56AM
1.55
2:27PM
1.17
3:03AM
1.55
3:51PM
1.09
4:20AM
1.58
5:25PM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:17PM
0.20
5:31AM
0.32
5:54PM
0.26
6:22AM
0.36
6:34PM
0.33
7:23AM
0.41
7:21PM
0.42
8:35AM
0.47
8:18PM
0.51
10:00AM
0.49
9:28PM
0.57
11:28AM
0.44
10:48PM
0.58
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-7:38--7:37--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:32-
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--1-----4-15------276
Temp. °C232323292725252724232424232423242524222222
Feels °C (?)232323302728292525252626252524262423242020
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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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