Newcastle - Stratts Spit surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,698 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle - Stratts Spit in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle - Stratts Spit over the next 16 days.
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Nearest