Swansea Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 AEST
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Swansea Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Swansea Beach sea temperature is
22.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swansea Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Swansea Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Swansea Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swansea Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wed
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
!
3
3
4
4
!
3
3
1
1
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
3
S
10
2.5
S
11
2.2
S
10
2.4
S
11
2.5
S
12
3
S
11
1.9
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.8
S
9
1.5
S
10
1.8
S
16
1.9
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.2
S
11
1.3
SSE
11
1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
410
284
196
1803
1512
986
1468
1959
1862
701
436
380
553
506
1672
1419
737
723
345
415
238
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
W
30
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
15
S
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
S
10
SW
10
SW
20
S
15
S
15
S
15
S
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
11:13PM1.33m
12:11PM0.89m
11:55PM1.29m
1:06PM0.90m
00:44AM1.26m
2:06PM0.94m
1:41AM1.23m
3:05PM1.01m
2:43AM1.23m
3:59PM1.11m
3:46AM1.23m
4:47PM1.23m
4:47AM1.25m
5:32PM1.35m
Low Tide
6:17AM0.34m
5:23PM0.57m
7:05AM0.36m
6:19PM0.61m
7:54AM0.36m
7:25PM0.63m
8:43AM0.36m
8:34PM0.61m
9:31AM0.35m
9:40PM0.56m
10:17AM0.33m
10:43PM0.48m
11:02AM0.31m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
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5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:05
5:04
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
6
3
Temp °C
18
17
16
12
19
20
14
18
18
17
18
19
19
20
19
20
19
19
19
19
19
17
11
7
6
14
16
10
15
15
16
16
16
16
17
17
16
15
15
16
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.7
E
10
2.5
S
11
1.9
S
10
2.4
S
11
2.5
S
12
2.4
S
11
1.9
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.8
S
9
1.5
S
10
1.8
S
16
1.9
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
12
0.6
E
12
1.2
S
11
1.3
SSE
11
1
S
11
Energy kJ
410
284
196
92
1512
710
1468
1959
1344
701
436
380
553
506
1672
1419
737
100
345
415
238
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
5
0.1
S
17
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.6
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.8
E
14
0.9
S
15
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.1
N
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
Energy kJ
22
14
6
71
83
59
61
62
64
96
139
239
357
264
193
138
2
60
38
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.9
E
13
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.4
SSE
14
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
13
11
2
2
78
2
2
2
273
2
2
70
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
4
0.5
W
3
1.4
SW
6
3
S
10
2.2
S
10
3
S
11
1.7
SSE
12
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
E
6
1.7
ESE
6
Energy kJ
12
5
118
1803
986
1862
723
108
91
220
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
52
0
24
177
1
2
10
0
0
14
0
0
22
0
0
13
21
196
199
249
399
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
5
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
2
3
5
6
3
5
4
5
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
9
8
8
9
6
5
5
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Information about the Swansea Beach Surf forecast

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

Swansea Beach is 9 km (6 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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