Newcastle Beach surf break

Newcastle Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 04 Apr 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 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 6th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 6th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 11th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.6
SE
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.4
ESE
1.1
E
0.7
S
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
E
0.7
E
1.1
NE
0.5
E
0.5
E
1.5
S
Period(s) (?)7768889129999998910613136
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)199290200234191250181134102788187118106788390799087171
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
0
S
0
WSW
15
E
10
N
15
NW
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
ESE
15
S
5
SE
15
ENE
10
N
25
WNW
15
N
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
onononglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:36AM
1.40
10:53PM
1.65
11:12AM
1.31
11:29PM
1.63
11:52AM
1.22
12:07AM
1.58
12:36PM
1.15
12:49AM
1.53
1:30PM
1.08
1:37AM
1.49
2:37PM
1.05
2:33AM
1.45
3:54PM
1.07
3:35AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:30PM
0.39
5:20AM
0.40
5:00PM
0.46
6:03AM
0.47
5:32PM
0.54
6:50AM
0.53
6:07PM
0.63
7:43AM
0.58
6:50PM
0.71
8:44AM
0.61
7:48PM
0.78
9:47AM
0.60
9:00PM
0.82
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--
Sunset-6:45--6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37-
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
3141----------------2
Temp. °C212120202020181919232823272823222322263123
Feels °C (?)181817171718191818212722252724242423222820
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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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