Newcastle Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, with a look at what’s on the cards for Newcastle Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are definitely some windows where it’ll be worth paddling out.

The first proper session kicks off on Thursday morning, the 30th of July. Newcastle Beach is a very consistent beach and reef setup, good for beginners, and it’s exposed to the south-east. We’ve got a solid 6ft south swell rolling in with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 722 (moderate). The wind is a light 6 mph westerly, blowing cross-offshore, which is going to keep it clean. This is a standout session for the near term – the waves will have good shape, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s going to be a good one.

Friday morning, the 31st, sees a bigger 7ft south swell, still with a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps way up to 1434 (strong). However, the wind is a 9 mph south-westerly, blowing cross, so it’s not quite as clean. It’s a bit of a beast, but the chop will make it tricky. This one’s more for the experienced crew.

The next real standout is on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. A 6ft south-south-east swell with a very long 12-second period is coming through. The combined energy is 862 (moderate). The wind is a light 6 mph northerly, blowing cross-off, so the surface will be glassy. That long period will give it heaps of push and nice lines, though at a beach break it can get a bit straight. Still, it’s clean and full of energy – a top pick.

After that, things get a bit patchy. There’s a small window on Monday morning, the 3rd of August, with a 4ft south-east swell and a 12 mph westerly offshore wind. The combined energy is 309 (moderate). It’s clean, but the swell is pretty small – a fun, small-wave option.

We hit a dry spell from Tuesday the 4th through to the end of the first week. The swell drops right off, with tiny waves and onshore winds creating poor conditions. It’s a few days of flatness.

The forecast gets a bit more interesting again later in the second week. On Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, there’s a 5ft east-south-east swell with a long 12-second period. The combined energy is 823 (moderate). The wind is a 9 mph westerly, cross-off, keeping it clean. It’s a promising outlook, but it’s still a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.

The final true standout is on Friday morning, the 14th of August – a full two weeks out. This one is a big 10ft south swell, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is massive at 2769 (very strong). The wind is a 9 mph westerly, blowing offshore, which will groom it nicely. This is only for experienced surfers, as it’s well over 8ft. It’s a long-range call, but the potential for an epic, powerful session is there. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

So, to sum it up – the best bets are this Thursday morning the 30th and Sunday morning the 2nd of August. The big swell on the 14th of August is one to watch for the experts.

Rusty.

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