Newcastle Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. The next couple of days are pretty flat and messy for Newcastle Beach, with small, weak leftover pulses and nothing really happening until Thursday morning. That’s when things start to pick up properly.

Thursday, July 30th – That Thursday morning, Newcastle Beach wakes up to a clean 6ft south swell with a 10-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the west, so the surface is looking tidy. The combined energy is sitting at (629), which is a solid moderate push. This is a nice little window – not too big, not too small – and the break is very consistent, so there should be waves rolling through. The water temp is around average for this time of year, nothing unusual. Keep in mind this is a beach and reef setup, so with that south swell direction matching the optimum, it should line up well.

Friday, August 1st – Friday morning drops back slightly to 6ft from the south, still a decent 11-second period, and clean with a light southwest cross-shore. Energy is moderate (651). It’s surfable but maybe a little lumpy compared to Thursday.

Saturday, August 2nd – Saturday morning is a real standout. Glassy conditions, light southwest air, and 5ft of south-southeast swell with a 10-second period. Clean, smooth, and the energy is moderate (383). The combination of glassy wind and a consistent, good-sized swell makes this the best call of the week for a relaxed paddle. Crowds are often here, so you won’t be alone, but it’s worth it.

Sunday, August 3rd – Sunday morning sees another clean morning with a light offshore from the north-northwest. The swell is similar – 5ft south-southeast at 11 seconds, energy (462). Another good morning, but the swell starts to taper off in the afternoon.

Monday, August 4th – Monday morning is smaller, 3ft, but still clean with a light offshore. Energy drops to (212). It’s surfable but nothing to write home about.

Tuesday, August 5th – Tuesday morning is tiny, only 1ft. Not worth the effort.

Wednesday, August 6th – Wednesday morning sees a small pulse back up to 4ft from the south, clean cross-offshore wind. Energy is moderate (214). Better than Tuesday, but still on the small side.

Thursday, August 7th – Thursday morning a 5ft south swell rolls in with a moderate offshore wind. Energy (435) – solid. By Thursday afternoon, the wind goes glassy, and the swell bumps up to 7ft from the south, 10-second period. Energy jumps to (922). That’s a strong, clean pulse, but 7ft is getting into expert territory – not one for the beginners. The glassy, clean surface will make it look amazing for those who can handle it.

Friday, August 8th – Friday morning stays good, 6ft south-southeast, light offshore wind, energy (769). Clean and punchy. Afternoon gets a little onshore, so morning is the go.

Saturday, August 9th – Saturday morning is 5ft, clean cross-offshore, energy (461). Still a fun size, but the energy is dropping off from the peak earlier.

Sunday, August 10th – Sunday morning is small and glassy, only 3ft. Energy (194). Ordinary conditions, but glassy means it’s still a nice paddle for a longboard.

Monday, August 11th onwards – The surf fades away quickly. Monday morning is tiny, 2ft with an odd east-northeast direction. By Tuesday and Wednesday, it’s barely a ripple. A small pulse shows up on Thursday, August 13th – 4ft from the southeast, clean with a moderate offshore wind, energy (205). That’s a late hope, but it’s a week and a half away, so it’s a bit of a longshot.

Overall, the standout windows are Thursday morning, July 30th, and Saturday morning, August 1st for clean, surfable waves. The real highlight, though, is Thursday afternoon, August 6th and Friday morning, August 7th – that’s the biggest, cleanest pulse of the whole run, but it’s for experienced surfers only.

Stay stoked, Rusty.

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