Newcastle Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty. For Newcastle Beach, the next few days are a complete write-off, so don’t bother paddling out until later in the week. We’ve got a real mixed bag of strong southerly winds and lumpy, messy conditions from Wednesday right through to the start of the following week. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Wednesday the 15th is a complete no-go. Swell is around 6ft from the south, but it’s short-period rubbish at 7 seconds, and a 30 km/h SSW cross-wind is tearing it up. The combined energy is moderate at 408, but it’s just poor, choppy surf. Wednesday afternoon gets worse—swell jumps to 10ft with a 10-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore and strong, energy hits 1463, and it’s a messy, lumpy mess. Not for beginners; this is expert-only territory if you’re desperate.

Thursday the 16th morning is still poor: 7ft south swell, 7-second period, 25 km/h cross-onshore wind. Thursday afternoon shows a slight glimmer—swell drops to 7ft from the south, 8-second period, and the wind swings light onshore from the ESE at 10 km/h. The energy is moderate at 931, but it’s only marginal. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are both poor: small, short-period swells and onshore winds.

Sunday the 19th has a bit more size—7ft from the east with a 10-second period—but it’s onshore and marginal. The energy is strong at 1029, but the wind is killing it.

Now, here’s the standout. Tuesday the 21st morning is the best on offer. Clear skies, a light offshore from the NNW at 10 km/h, and 4ft of east swell with a 10-second period. The energy is moderate at 329, and the conditions are clean. This is your window for a fun, manageable session. It’s not huge, but the offshore wind will make it peaky and rideable.

Wednesday the 22nd morning is also worth a mention: glassy conditions with a light WSW cross-offshore breeze, 3ft east swell, and clean waves. The energy is 216. Thursday the 23rd morning has a small 3ft east-northeast swell with a light offshore from the WNW—clean but tiny.

Saturday the 25th morning has a glassy 2ft east swell with a light NW breeze. It’s small but clean. The energy is only 206, so it’s a gentle wave.

From there, the surf tapers off. Sunday the 26th is marginal at best, and Monday the 27th is just ordinary. Tuesday the 28th morning sees a 5ft south swell with a 10-second period and a light cross-shore from the SW—marginal but worth a look if you’re keen.

Overall, Tuesday the 21st morning is the pick. It’s clean, small but fun, and the offshore wind will make it forgiving. Crowds are often at Newcastle Beach, so expect company. The other days are either too windy, too messy, or too small. Keep an eye on the forecasts—things can change.

Rusty.

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