Newcastle Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.79° E

Issued: 9 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Newcastle Beach sea temperature is
19.3° 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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSE swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 7AM. 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 13th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 17th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 15th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
13
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
1.6
SSE
7
1.5
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.9
SE
7
0.7
E
8
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
17
9
17
35
29
33
42
35
230
170
88
63
64
100
88
85
92
96
100
78
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
S
5
W
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NNW
15
NW
10
SW
10
SSW
25
SSE
15
S
10
N
5
NW
10
ENE
10
NW
5
WSW
5
S
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
ENE
10
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:48PM1.73m
6:20AM1.30m
6:40PM1.84m
7:20AM1.31m
7:32PM1.93m
8:18AM1.32m
8:24PM1.98m
9:14AM1.33m
9:15PM1.98m
10:09AM1.33m
10:07PM1.93m
11:03AM1.33m
10:58PM1.84m
Low Tide
11:10AM0.41m
00:27AM0.36m
12:02PM0.40m
1:25AM0.26m
12:54PM0.39m
2:21AM0.19m
1:48PM0.40m
3:15AM0.15m
2:42PM0.42m
4:07AM0.14m
3:36PM0.46m
4:59AM0.17m
4:32PM0.50m
rain showers
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light rain
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
1
11
1
Temp °C
18
18
17
19
20
19
21
21
17
18
17
17
17
18
17
17
17
17
18
18
17
Feels °C
17
18
18
18
19
18
19
20
12
15
15
16
17
18
17
17
17
18
18
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
S
5
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
1.1
SE
6
0.9
SE
7
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
Energy kJ
7
9
7
12
15
29
33
42
35
24
18
88
63
64
66
78
85
92
96
100
78
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.4
SSE
5
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
Energy kJ
12
11
9
4
2
12
4
4
8
6
24
19
45
42
100
88
85
50
31
27
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
11
0.4
S
6
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
9
0.5
SE
6
0.2
ESE
5
Energy kJ
5
9
17
14
3
5
4
2
3
9
12
28
23
19
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.6
ENE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.5
SE
6
0.4
NE
3
0.2
NNE
2
Energy kJ
16
17
35
230
170
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
21
41
44
21
154
0
0
1
2
166
2
0
0
32
0
0
0
0
0
76
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
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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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