Newcastle -The Harbour surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 471 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newcastle -The Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for Newcastle -The Harbour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle -The Harbour in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) 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 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle -The Harbour over the next 16 days.
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