Newcastle -The Harbour surf break

Newcastle -The Harbour surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 06 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
23.1° 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 12th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
E
0.6
ENE
1.1
NE
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.9
E
1.4
NE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.3
ESE
1
ESE
1.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)677766667877888788866
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1283734472726802822612640444810221145301288110
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
S
20
NE
5
NE
5
ESE
15
NE
5
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
10
NNW
20
SSW
20
S
5
S
5
ENE
25
ENE
10
NNW
35
SSW
30
S
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffcross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
offcross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:49AM
1.41
12:46PM
1.33
1:30AM
1.38
1:24PM
1.19
2:15AM
1.36
2:08PM
1.08
3:06AM
1.36
3:07PM
0.99
4:06AM
1.37
4:29PM
0.95
5:10AM
1.41
5:58PM
0.97
6:07AM
1.48
7:03PM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:51AM
0.52
7:02PM
0.40
7:41AM
0.60
7:35PM
0.47
8:39AM
0.67
8:12PM
0.55
9:52AM
0.70
9:00PM
0.61
11:15AM
0.68
10:00PM
0.65
12:25PM
0.61
11:07PM
0.65
1:14PM
0.51
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
Sunrise-6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26-
Sunset--7:52--7:51--7:50--7:49--7:47--7:46--7:45
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
------1666--------222
Temp. °C252425272323232020192223232426252221212121
Feels °C (?)252627262725232220202122262625241917192019
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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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