Newcastle - Stratts Spit surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 25 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Newcastle - Stratts Spit surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Newcastle - Stratts Spit sea temperature is
23.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newcastle - Stratts Spit this week:

The surf forecast for Newcastle - Stratts Spit over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle - Stratts Spit in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 26th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 26th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 26th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
2
SSE
3
S
2.5
S
2.5
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.8
S
1.8
SSE
1.5
SSE
1
S
1.4
SE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
1.6
SE
1.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)1210121110101010101010999899991212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)271698211516721359693470414573605589488336176281354376309225718691
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
20
SE
10
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
15
SE
0
ESE
10
ESE
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:25PM
1.62
1:26AM
1.24
1:12PM
1.53
2:15AM
1.28
2:05PM
1.43
3:08AM
1.34
3:06PM
1.34
4:06AM
1.42
4:15PM
1.26
5:07AM
1.52
5:29PM
1.21
6:07AM
1.64
6:42PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:15PM
0.29
6:58AM
0.59
7:57PM
0.32
7:59AM
0.59
8:43PM
0.34
9:08AM
0.58
9:33PM
0.37
10:23AM
0.53
10:27PM
0.38
11:39AM
0.45
11:24PM
0.39
12:51PM
0.35
12:22AM
0.38
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:45--5:46--
Sunset-8:01--8:01--8:01--8:02--8:02--8:02--8:04-
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201918171718181918202020191919192020263125
Feels °C (?)191514121214151515161617171617181716242926
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The above surf forecast table for Newcastle - Stratts Spit provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Newcastle - Stratts Spit can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newcastle - Stratts Spit 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 - Stratts Spit) 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 - Stratts Spit 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 - Stratts Spit, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 3 km (2 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 31 km (19 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.

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