Newcastle Beach surf break

Newcastle Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
23.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 7th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 13th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 13th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
3
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
SE
1
SSE
1.3
SSE
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
E
2
S
1.8
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.1
E
1.6
E
1.8
E
1.8
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)9991091010910141314136791316151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7881811932499211579981401261661713183195424301241139214301077
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
15
E
10
W
20
SW
15
SE
5
NW
5
NNW
20
ENE
10
N
10
NNW
20
NE
10
NNW
15
S
25
S
15
SW
15
SW
25
S
15
SW
20
SSW
25
S
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossonoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:36AM
1.15
11:49PM
1.53
12:30PM
1.08
12:37AM
1.49
1:37PM
1.05
1:33AM
1.45
2:54PM
1.07
2:35AM
1.44
4:03PM
1.13
3:37AM
1.45
4:54PM
1.21
4:35AM
1.49
5:35PM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:07PM
0.63
6:43AM
0.58
5:50PM
0.71
7:44AM
0.61
6:48PM
0.78
8:47AM
0.60
8:00PM
0.82
9:47AM
0.56
9:14PM
0.79
10:36AM
0.50
10:20PM
0.72
11:19AM
0.44
11:17PM
0.61
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262522222221242321303126232219181918181919
Feels °C (?)252322212123232221292925221714141314141516
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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.

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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