Newcastle Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, S swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle Beach over the next 16 days.
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