Shallows Surf Forecast

/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks)

Surf Forecasts:

Shallows surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 AEST

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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 18.3° 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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 10PM.

Wave Type	Time (AEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7AM (Thu 18th Sep)	1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf	7AM (Thu 18th Sep)	1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful	7AM (Sun 21st Sep)	3ft (0.9m) 12s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Mon 15		Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	S	SSE	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Period(s) (?)	10	9	12	12	8	8	7	7	11	7	7	10	9	11	10	10	12	12	9	11	11
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	47	26	14	13	56	23	10	5	39	51	54	64	62	39	31	30	80	101	74	61	121
Wind (km/h)	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NW	NW	NW	SW	W	ENE	NW	NNW	NE	NW	WNW	SE	WNW	SW	ESE	NNE	NW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	glass	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		3:47AM 0.95		3:48PM 1.45		4:58AM 1.01	4:54PM 1.48		5:52AM 1.09	5:48PM 1.51		6:35AM 1.18	6:33PM 1.52		7:12AM 1.26		7:14PM 1.51	7:46AM 1.34		7:50PM 1.47	8:17AM 1.40
Low Tide / height (m)		9:47PM 0.32	9:04AM 0.53		10:57PM 0.27	10:22AM 0.49		11:50PM 0.22	11:25AM 0.42		12:32AM 0.18	12:16PM 0.35		1:07AM 0.15	1:00PM 0.30		1:38AM 0.14		1:41PM 0.26	2:07AM 0.15

	Mon 15		Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21
Sunrise	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:43
Sunset	5:44	-	-	5:44	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:47	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	24	20	24	25	21	23	23	18	18	19	16	22	20	19	22	21	16	16	17	16	22
Feels °C (?)	20	17	19	21	19	20	22	15	16	15	14	19	16	17	20	18	12	13	13	13	19

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Newcastle

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Shallows (calm at Merewether 5 km from Shallows). 0.5m 9s swell from the S with a 0.3m 6s windswell from the ENE and a 0.2m 10s swell from the E. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.