Newcastle -The Harbour surf break

Newcastle -The Harbour surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 24 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
23.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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

The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle -The Harbour in the next 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Feb 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 2nd Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
E
0.5
E
0.5
ENE
0.6
ENE
2.1
SE
1.8
SE
1.7
SE
1.5
SE
1.7
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
2
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)656677788777777888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)199885447764243757408313277210293220169187486308272351
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
35
ENE
15
NNE
5
ENE
15
ENE
0
NE
10
SW
15
SSE
10
ENE
10
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
E
25
E
20
E
10
ESE
20
ESE
10
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:27PM
1.17
3:03AM
1.55
3:51PM
1.09
4:20AM
1.58
5:25PM
1.09
5:37AM
1.64
6:42PM
1.16
6:43AM
1.71
7:39PM
1.26
7:39AM
1.77
8:25PM
1.35
8:27AM
1.79
9:06PM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:35AM
0.47
8:18PM
0.51
10:00AM
0.49
9:28PM
0.57
11:28AM
0.44
10:48PM
0.58
12:40PM
0.36
12:04AM
0.54
1:36PM
0.27
1:09AM
0.46
2:22PM
0.21
2:04AM
0.38
3:02PM
0.17
2:52AM
0.32
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--
Sunset-7:35--7:34--7:31--7:30--7:30--7:29--7:28-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----5467-28313---2--
Temp. °C252624252524222323242322222322222322212322
Feels °C (?)242422272525242525242322232121212222202119
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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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