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Shallows surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 02 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Shallows surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shallows sea temperature is
23.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shallows this week:

The surf forecast for Shallows over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shallows in the next 12 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 3rd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 3rd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 3rd Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shallows over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.7
SSE
0.9
S
0.8
SE
1.2
E
1.3
ENE
0.6
SE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
NE
0.7
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
E
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)8998856105666666777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)606633464115786712079355164315544161825170473326
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
15
E
20
E
15
NE
15
ENE
30
ENE
10
N
5
E
20
ENE
25
SSW
15
SSW
20
NE
15
NNE
5
ENE
25
ENE
5
W
10
NNE
30
ENE
10
N
10
WSW
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		offoffcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		glassoncross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:59PM
1.23
10:00AM
1.75
10:41PM
1.26
10:41AM
1.66
11:21PM
1.29
11:20AM
1.53
12:01AM
1.30
11:59AM
1.38
12:42AM
1.30
12:38PM
1.22
1:25AM
1.29
1:22PM
1.08
2:13AM
1.27
2:14PM
0.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:34AM
0.22
4:39PM
0.01
4:20AM
0.24
5:14PM
0.06
5:05AM
0.28
5:47PM
0.13
5:51AM
0.35
6:19PM
0.21
6:40AM
0.42
6:51PM
0.30
7:34AM
0.50
7:26PM
0.39
8:39AM
0.55
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
Sunrise-6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22-
Sunset--7:54--7:53--7:53--7:52--7:52--7:51--7:50
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clear
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heavy rain
Rain (mm)
---------------3----11
Temp. °C212121212223222625242224252626232625252221
Feels °C (?)151818182020182623232427272724242824252221
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Information about the Shallows Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Shallows provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shallows can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shallows 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 (Shallows) 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 Shallows 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 Shallows, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 8 km (5 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 22 km (14 miles) away, Cessnock, Port Stephens and Central Coast.

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