Newport Reef surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Newport Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Newport Reef sea temperature is
24.6° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newport Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Newport Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newport Reef in the next 16 days are 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 25th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 28th Mar)21ft (6.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 28th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newport Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Mon morning).

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
4
4
4
2
2
0
!
8
7
9
8
3
4
3
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.2
E
2.2
E
1.9
E
1.5
E
1.2
ESE
6.5
SSW
6
S
5.5
S
5
S
4
S
3.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.1
SSE
Period(s) (?)899101212121211111313131211111010998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2443374005401461143513559465453221510411876101307602410027001457804456281149
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
5
N
0
WNW
15
ENE
5
NNW
5
NE
10
SSW
10
NW
20
W
35
WSW
35
W
25
SW
30
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
S
5
SW
5
SW
15
E
5
N
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglassoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
on
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:34AM
1.48
2:36PM
0.96
2:46AM
1.43
4:05PM
0.94
4:04AM
1.42
5:24PM
0.99
5:17AM
1.43
6:25PM
1.08
6:18AM
1.46
7:12PM
1.18
7:09AM
1.47
7:52PM
1.28
7:54AM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:53PM
0.40
8:36AM
0.28
7:58PM
0.48
9:58AM
0.29
9:20PM
0.52
11:14AM
0.26
10:45PM
0.51
12:14PM
0.21
11:56PM
0.44
1:02PM
0.17
12:54AM
0.36
1:41PM
0.14
1:44AM
0.29
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05
Sunset7:00--7:00--6:59--6:57--6:55--6:54--6:52--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242222242124252116171518201818202020212120
Feels °C (?)23212424222624231412712141215171820201921
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Information about the Newport Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Newport Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Newport Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newport Reef 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 (Newport Reef) 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 Newport Reef 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.

Newport Reef is 11 km (7 miles) from Dee Why. If you plan a holiday in Sydney North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dee Why. Dee Why has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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