Newcastle - The Wedge surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 10 Jan 2026 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
23.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle - The Wedge in the next 12 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 10th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 10th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 17th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.9
S
2.3
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.7
SSE
0.6
S
0.6
SSE
0.8
ENE
0.7
E
0.6
E
1.3
S
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
2.2
SE
Period(s) (?)88878877777101096785769
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)874915739763942421625816410968102676550514197206160715
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
20
NNE
35
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
E
10
ESE
10
S
20
E
10
ENE
5
SSE
15
ESE
5
SSE
15
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSW
30
S
35
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:08PM
1.26
3:12AM
1.32
2:56PM
1.13
4:05AM
1.34
3:54PM
1.04
5:00AM
1.39
5:03PM
0.99
5:53AM
1.45
6:16PM
0.99
6:42AM
1.53
7:17PM
1.03
7:26AM
1.60
8:07PM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:19AM
0.64
8:34PM
0.44
9:23AM
0.69
9:14PM
0.50
10:36AM
0.69
9:58PM
0.53
11:50AM
0.66
10:48PM
0.55
12:52PM
0.59
11:41PM
0.56
1:40PM
0.50
12:34AM
0.55
2:21PM
0.41
1:24AM
0.52
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sunrise5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-8:05--8:05--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:04-
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----2121-----17-310243
Temp. °C323430222120212122232524242523242423222222
Feels °C (?)283228191717201921252424272723252524211918
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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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