Newcastle Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.79° E

Issued: 3 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Newcastle Beach sea temperature is
18.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with 3,133 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 4th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun morning).

Tue
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
E
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.4
E
8
0.6
S
7
1
S
12
1.1
S
10
1
S
8
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
10
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
32
37
23
45
35
21
17
7
20
32
292
228
133
1525
1391
2402
1508
1275
1210
1403
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
NE
20
NNE
25
NW
20
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
25
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
10
S
15
SSE
35
S
35
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
25
S
25
S
Wind State
glassy
off
off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:32PM1.77m
9:20AM1.22m
9:10PM1.77m
10:02AM1.25m
9:48PM1.74m
10:42AM1.26m
10:26PM1.69m
11:22AM1.27m
11:05PM1.61m
12:03PM1.29m
11:48PM1.53m
12:47PM1.32m
00:36AM1.43m
Low Tide
3:23AM0.29m
2:40PM0.54m
4:00AM0.27m
3:22PM0.56m
4:37AM0.27m
4:05PM0.58m
5:14AM0.29m
4:49PM0.60m
5:51AM0.31m
5:38PM0.61m
6:29AM0.35m
6:33PM0.62m
7:10AM0.38m
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clear
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light rain
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:54
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4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
 mm
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
Temp °C
19
16
20
20
18
20
20
17
19
19
12
13
15
15
16
15
16
16
16
17
15
Feels °C
18
15
19
19
16
15
16
15
13
13
7
11
13
13
9
8
11
11
10
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
E
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.4
E
8
0.6
S
7
1
S
12
1.1
S
10
1
S
8
0.4
SSE
18
0.9
SSE
16
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
11
0.9
S
12
Energy kJ
17
17
37
23
45
35
15
8
4
20
32
292
228
133
104
469
13
9
232
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
7
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
NE
6
0.2
E
10
0.4
SE
7
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
21
32
9
8
12
19
21
17
7
11
5
27
23
21
5
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
S
15
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
13
0.3
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
19
4
8
3
8
7
6
5
1
1
11
14
27
10
5
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
6
0.4
NNE
3
0.9
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
10
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
61
4
21
4
2
12
4
3
1525
1391
2402
1508
1275
1210
1403
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
350
32
0
0
44
96
108
0
0
8
8
175
258
291
219
210
42
95
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
1
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
2
5
5
9
8
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
9
5
7
5
7
6
5
9
9
9
6
7
7
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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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