Newcastle - The Wedge surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 11 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Newcastle - The Wedge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Newcastle - The Wedge sea temperature is
22.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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

The surf forecast for Newcastle - The Wedge over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle - The Wedge in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 12th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 18th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 16th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSE
1.1
SE
0.9
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1.5
E
1.1
E
1
E
1.6
ENE
1
E
1.8
SSE
2
SSE
1.8
SE
1.9
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.2
S
0.7
S
1.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)6612121111107778787109811111412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17675233273244231486107104261118365509303746552240494319189418
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
5
E
25
ENE
10
W
10
WNW
30
ENE
35
S
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
NNE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:05PM
1.47
3:21AM
1.23
3:00PM
1.34
4:18AM
1.27
3:57PM
1.23
5:09AM
1.33
4:55PM
1.15
5:55AM
1.40
5:52PM
1.11
6:37AM
1.48
6:46PM
1.09
7:16AM
1.56
7:35PM
1.10
7:54AM
1.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:56PM
0.38
8:59AM
0.69
9:43PM
0.43
10:10AM
0.69
10:26PM
0.46
11:20AM
0.66
11:07PM
0.47
12:22PM
0.61
11:47PM
0.47
1:13PM
0.54
12:27AM
0.46
1:59PM
0.47
1:08AM
0.45
Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39
Sunset7:52--7:53--7:54--7:55--7:55--7:57--7:57--
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
28361-----1----------
Temp. °C212020191921222228282519191818191920201819
Feels °C (?)191921181922201928282417161514151617171618
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The above surf forecast table for Newcastle - The Wedge 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 Wedge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newcastle - The Wedge 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 Wedge) 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 Wedge 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 Wedge, 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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