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Newcastle -The Harbour surf break

Newcastle -The Harbour surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 02 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Newcastle -The Harbour surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Newcastle -The Harbour sea temperature is
23.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newcastle -The Harbour this week:

The surf forecast for Newcastle -The Harbour over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle -The Harbour in the next 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 5th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 8th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 8th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle -The Harbour over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.7
ENE
0.8
SE
1.3
E
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.7
ENE
0.5
E
0.6
E
1.6
NE
1.1
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)991084851010966667677766
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)42411712217885129773637172320611015121851382213
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
20
SE
15
ENE
20
E
15
NE
15
NE
30
ENE
15
N
5
E
20
ENE
20
SSW
15
SSW
25
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
30
S
5
NNE
5
NNW
15
E
10
WSW
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		onglasscross-
on		offoffcross-
on		ononcross-
off		glasscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:12PM
1.39
10:13AM
1.84
10:52PM
1.42
10:54AM
1.75
11:32PM
1.43
11:33AM
1.62
12:10AM
1.43
12:10PM
1.48
12:49AM
1.41
12:46PM
1.33
1:30AM
1.38
1:24PM
1.19
2:15AM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:10PM
0.10
3:51AM
0.32
4:49PM
0.12
4:37AM
0.33
5:25PM
0.16
5:22AM
0.37
5:59PM
0.23
6:06AM
0.44
6:31PM
0.31
6:51AM
0.52
7:02PM
0.40
7:41AM
0.60
7:35PM
0.47
8:39AM
0.67
Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22
Sunset7:55--7:54--7:53--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:51--
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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clear
part cloud
rain showers
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mod rain
Rain (mm)
--1------------24--17
Temp. °C202121212122232327272523242427272226262423
Feels °C (?)121618181820201928252625272228241828272625
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Information about the Newcastle -The Harbour Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Newcastle -The Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Newcastle -The Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newcastle -The Harbour 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 -The Harbour) 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 -The Harbour 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 -The Harbour, 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 32 km (20 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.

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