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One Mile Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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One Mile Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
One Mile Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's One Mile Beach sea temperature is
23.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for One Mile Beach this week:
The surf forecast for One Mile Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at One Mile Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 10th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 11th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for One Mile Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | |
452 | 340 | 234 | 186 | 2001 | 1725 | 962 | 1447 | 1877 | 1938 | 881 | 544 | 445 | 530 | 556 | 699 | 2506 | 1533 | 660 | 344 | 396 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 11:01PM1.42m | 11:59AM0.93m | 11:48PM1.37m | 1:01PM0.92m | 00:40AM1.32m | 2:09PM0.96m | 1:38AM1.29m | 3:13PM1.04m | 2:39AM1.27m | 4:06PM1.15m | 3:40AM1.27m | 4:52PM1.29m | 4:38AM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.50m | 6:03AM0.34m | 5:07PM0.55m | 6:56AM0.36m | 6:03PM0.61m | 7:51AM0.35m | 7:13PM0.64m | 8:44AM0.31m | 8:31PM0.63m | 9:33AM0.26m | 9:44PM0.57m | 10:18AM0.20m | 10:48PM0.47m | 11:02AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 |
 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | 5:02 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
19 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
 kJ | 452 | 340 | 234 | 186 | 1282 | 1725 | 962 | 1447 | 1877 | 1693 | 881 | 544 | 445 | 530 | 556 | 377 | 2506 | 1533 | 660 | 344 | 396 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | S 17 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 15 |
| kJ | 74 | 26 | 7 | 10 | 90 | 71 | 82 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 88 | 127 | 139 | 285 | 264 | 699 | 184 | 136 | 98 | 61 | 76 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 17 | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | NE 11 | S 18 | — | — | NE 10 | E 13 | — | — | S 22 | SSE 16 | E 11 |
| kJ | 37 | 14 | 12 | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 264 | — | — | 9 | 53 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 10 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | 12 | 19 | 182 | 2001 | 10 | 17 | — | — | 1938 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 95 | 188 | 144 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 34 | 163 | 55 | 34 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 44 | 0 | 34 | 76 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 76 | 143 | 249 | 298 | 448 |
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Information about the One Mile Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for One Mile Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at One Mile Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our One Mile Beach 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 (One Mile Beach) 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 One Mile Beach 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.
One Mile Beach is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Port Stephens. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Stephens. Port Stephens has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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