Newcastle - Stratts Spit surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newcastle - Stratts Spit this week:
The surf forecast for Newcastle - Stratts Spit over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle - Stratts Spit in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM. 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 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle - Stratts Spit over the next 16 days.
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