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Soldiers Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Soldiers Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Soldiers Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Soldiers Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Soldiers Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Soldiers Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 605 | 1007 | 1188 | 887 | 1747 | 1637 | 485 | 355 | 380 | 852 | 744 | 642 | 552 | 485 | 294 | 202 | 133 | 84 | 302 | 140 | 149 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:53AM 1.09 | 6:52PM 1.65 | 7:36AM 1.15 | 7:36PM 1.66 | 8:15AM 1.22 | 8:15PM 1.64 | 8:51AM 1.27 | 8:53PM 1.58 | 9:26AM 1.31 | 9:28PM 1.48 | 10:00AM 1.34 | 10:03PM 1.37 | 10:35AM 1.34 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:56AM 0.15 | 12:21PM 0.34 | 1:38AM 0.11 | 1:10PM 0.29 | 2:16AM 0.09 | 1:54PM 0.27 | 2:49AM 0.09 | 2:36PM 0.26 | 3:21AM 0.12 | 3:17PM 0.27 | 3:50AM 0.16 | 3:58PM 0.31 | 4:19AM 0.22 | 4:41PM 0.36 | ||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | |
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Rain (mm) | 18 | 10 | 21 | 9 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 22 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Newcastle
Continuing clean conditions at Soldiers Beach (calm at Norah Head Automatic Weather Station 4 km from Soldiers Beach). 2.2m 7s swell from the E with a 1.1m 10s swell from the SSE and a 0.5m 14s groundswell from the S. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
Actual: 37 min ago
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Information about the Soldiers Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Soldiers Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Soldiers Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Soldiers 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 (Soldiers 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 Soldiers 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.
Soldiers Beach is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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