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Newcastle Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Newcastle Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 AEST
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 Friday (May 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 2nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 2nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle Beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 524 | 1437 | 1347 | 1202 | 1258 | 1159 | 767 | 1211 | 990 | 749 | 626 | 354 | 225 | 235 | 192 | 55 | 125 | 113 | 77 | 35 | 63 | 65 | 130 | 184 | 220 | 216 | 175 | 175 | 210 | 192 | 175 | 190 | 209 | 232 | 248 | 208 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | off | glass | cross- on | off | off | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:11AM 1.38 | 10:19PM 1.86 | 11:08AM 1.29 | 11:11PM 1.80 | 12:11PM 1.21 | 12:08AM 1.71 | 1:20PM 1.17 | 1:08AM 1.62 | 2:34PM 1.18 | 2:13AM 1.54 | 3:43PM 1.22 | 3:16AM 1.47 | 4:36PM 1.29 | 4:15AM 1.43 | 5:18PM 1.37 | 5:05AM 1.39 | 5:53PM 1.46 | 5:50AM 1.37 | 6:26PM 1.54 | 6:31AM 1.35 | 7:00PM 1.62 | 7:11AM 1.34 | 7:34PM 1.68 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:49PM 0.44 | 5:07AM 0.26 | 4:38PM 0.54 | 6:08AM 0.34 | 5:33PM 0.64 | 7:12AM 0.41 | 6:36PM 0.73 | 8:18AM 0.46 | 7:47PM 0.78 | 9:18AM 0.48 | 9:02PM 0.78 | 10:10AM 0.49 | 10:12PM 0.74 | 10:51AM 0.48 | 11:10PM 0.68 | 11:26AM 0.47 | 11:58PM 0.60 | 11:58AM 0.45 | 12:41AM 0.53 | 12:30PM 0.43 | 1:22AM 0.47 | 1:03PM 0.42 | 2:02AM 0.43 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 9 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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