Terrigal Haven surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 14 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Terrigal Haven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Terrigal Haven sea temperature is
23.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terrigal Haven this week:

The surf forecast for Terrigal Haven over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Terrigal Haven in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 15th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 15th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 15th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terrigal Haven over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.8
S
0.5
S
0.9
SSE
0.7
S
0.4
SSE
1.3
ENE
1.4
NE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
S
1.6
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)10989151615146666669776778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5633371571011094432096311816164332013372162051281077654
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
10
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
NE
15
N
10
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
10
N
15
NE
25
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:32PM
0.97
6:25AM
1.38
7:14PM
1.07
7:08AM
1.45
7:51PM
1.18
7:49AM
1.51
8:27PM
1.29
8:29AM
1.54
9:03PM
1.39
9:09AM
1.54
9:40PM
1.48
9:51AM
1.49
10:18PM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:33PM
0.37
11:55PM
0.51
1:12PM
0.28
12:46AM
0.43
1:47PM
0.19
1:32AM
0.34
2:21PM
0.12
2:16AM
0.26
2:54PM
0.07
3:00AM
0.18
3:27PM
0.05
3:45AM
0.14
4:02PM
0.07
4:32AM
0.11
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--
Sunset-7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212121202221202323232929212322222222212221
Feels °C (?)191919191918192121232829202222212020202021
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Information about the Terrigal Haven Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Terrigal Haven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Terrigal Haven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Terrigal Haven 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 (Terrigal Haven) 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 Terrigal Haven 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 Terrigal Haven, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Central Coast which is 15 km (9 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 35 km (22 miles) away, Dee Why, Hornsby and Mosman.

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