Newcastle Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.79° E

Newcastle Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Newcastle Beach sea temperature is
20.7°C
1.4° 

Newcastle Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Newcastle Beach surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 794 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with SE 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 18th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:29AM0.97m
2:15PM1.38m
3:47AM1.00m
3:17PM1.35m
4:56AM1.06m
4:19PM1.35m
5:45AM1.15m
5:17PM1.37m
6:23AM1.25m
6:07PM1.40m
6:58AM1.36m
6:54PM1.42m
Low Tide
8:31PM0.52m
7:31AM0.73m
9:34PM0.52m
8:46AM0.77m
10:31PM0.49m
10:02AM0.75m
11:20PM0.44m
11:09AM0.69m
00:00AM0.38m
12:04PM0.58m
00:37AM0.32m
12:53PM0.47m
1:12AM0.27m
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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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