Surf Forecasts:
Newcastle Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,078 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SSE swell.
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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright, my friends, Rusty here with the lowdown on Newcastle Beach.
The whole picture for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a rollercoaster. Newcastle Beach is a very consistent spot, a beach and reef setup that’s great for learners, but the wind is going to be the boss. We’ve got a rough patch of onshore, choppy junk starting Wednesday afternoon and lasting all the way through to the next Tuesday morning. That’s a solid 4-5 days of ugly, so don’t bother.
The first real gem is Saturday morning, the 12th of September. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SSE with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (393), but the magic is the glassy conditions. No wind, dead smooth. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is a dream. You’ll have some company, but the waves will be worth it.
Next up, we have another solid session on Wednesday morning, the 16th of September. The swell is a touch bigger at 5ft from the SSE with a 9-second period, and the energy is kicking up (560). Again, the wind is glassy, dead calm. Get out there early, because the afternoon brings a cross-onshore breeze that messes it up.
Now for the long-range promise. Monday morning, the 21st of September, is a big one. We’re looking at a solid 10ft SSE groundswell with an 11-second period. The wave energy is very strong (2070). This is for experts only. It’s too big for beginners, and the long period will make it powerful and a bit fast. The wind is offshore from the NNW, so it’ll be clean. This is a real standout for the experienced crew, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the charts.
The rest of the time is mostly small, messy, and onshore, with a few clean but tiny days in between. The wind just doesn’t play nice for most of the window. For the beginners, that Saturday morning is your best chance. For the experts, circle Monday the 21st on your calendar.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 433 | 140 | 539 | 1991 | 1086 | 1013 | 1334 | 614 | 451 | 337 | 271 | 343 | 200 | 124 | 64 | 161 | 134 | 114 | 77 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:55AM1.32m | 6:59PM1.74m | 7:38AM1.42m | 7:45PM1.73m | 8:18AM1.49m | 8:28PM1.67m | 8:56AM1.53m | 9:08PM1.58m | 9:33AM1.54m | 9:47PM1.46m | 10:10AM1.53m | 10:25PM1.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.15m | 12:36PM0.33m | 1:33AM0.11m | 1:27PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.10m | 2:14PM0.21m | 2:47AM0.12m | 2:59PM0.20m | 3:21AM0.17m | 3:43PM0.24m | 3:53AM0.24m | 4:26PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 433 | 140 | 17 | 47 | 1086 | 736 | 878 | 614 | 451 | 337 | 271 | 343 | 200 | 124 | 64 | 161 | 134 | 114 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 7 | E 9 | S 26 | ESE 10 | SSE 22 | SSE 18 | SE 21 | E 14 | SE 18 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSE 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 79 | 7 | 13 | 38 | 197 | 126 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 118 | 127 | 148 | 53 | 43 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 77 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 9 | E 17 | — | SSE 23 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | E 15 | E 9 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 15 | E 13 | E 13 | E 10 | E 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 6 | — | 104 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | S 7 | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | NE 5 | — | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 539 | 1991 | — | 1013 | 1334 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | 24 | 45 | — | 13 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 703 | 184 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 275 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 0 |
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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).
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