Newcastle Beach surf break

Newcastle Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 15 Nov 2025 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
20.2° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle Beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 16th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 18th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 18th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
1.5
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.6
ENE
0.3
S
0.7
S
1.1
S
1.3
S
0.9
S
1.1
NE
0.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.7
E
0.8
E
1.3
S
1.3
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.8
SE
Period(s) (?)10671211710661085757775667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)90140894437361736833651156049104140546995125181296
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
WNW
20
NW
5
NW
15
WNW
20
W
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
25
ENE
10
N
10
ENE
35
NE
10
NNW
10
SSE
30
SSE
25
S
25
S
25
SSE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crossoffoffoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:48PM
1.31
6:39AM
1.40
6:36PM
1.27
7:14AM
1.48
7:20PM
1.25
7:48AM
1.56
8:00PM
1.23
8:22AM
1.63
8:40PM
1.22
8:56AM
1.68
9:21PM
1.20
9:32AM
1.71
10:03PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:54AM
0.60
12:09AM
0.39
12:47PM
0.53
12:43AM
0.38
1:32PM
0.46
1:15AM
0.37
2:14PM
0.40
1:48AM
0.36
2:54PM
0.35
2:21AM
0.37
3:33PM
0.32
2:56AM
0.39
4:14PM
0.31
3:31AM
0.44
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:35--7:36--7:36-
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rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
-15---------------21-
Temp. °C222320263027222422182019222323232219181718
Feels °C (?)211917232624171919151514201919221917161314
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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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