Terrigal Haven surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

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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
20.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Terrigal Haven surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, S swell with 3,737 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with S swell.

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 Friday (Jun 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Terrigal Haven in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 5th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 5th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 6th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Mon
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
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
0
0
0
1
5
4
5
3
3
2
2
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
1.6
SSW
8
3.5
S
11
4
S
11
3.5
S
10
3
S
10
2.3
S
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
60
58
40
64
46
53
32
95
56
53
298
2795
3737
2454
1633
893
427
306
190
122
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NW
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
25
WNW
15
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
25
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
S
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSE
10
SE
5
NW
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
8:46PM1.54m
9:32AM1.00m
9:24PM1.52m
10:13AM0.99m
10:03PM1.49m
10:56AM0.98m
10:43PM1.45m
11:43AM0.98m
11:24PM1.40m
12:34PM1.00m
00:09AM1.34m
1:27PM1.06m
00:59AM1.29m
Low Tide
3:38AM0.21m
2:50PM0.42m
4:19AM0.23m
3:29PM0.45m
4:59AM0.25m
4:10PM0.48m
5:41AM0.26m
4:55PM0.52m
6:23AM0.27m
5:48PM0.56m
7:06AM0.26m
6:50PM0.58m
7:50AM0.25m
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rain showers
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light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
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4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
1
1
2
5
3
Temp °C
16
13
16
17
16
20
19
15
18
17
14
17
17
14
15
15
15
15
18
17
17
12
8
10
11
13
14
14
10
12
11
8
10
12
8
10
11
11
12
15
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
1
S
8
2.5
S
11
3.5
S
11
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
Energy kJ
60
60
58
40
64
46
53
32
95
56
53
118
1477
2621
1773
1270
705
427
306
190
122
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
8
0.3
E
12
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
SSW
6
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
23
0.2
S
18
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
26
40
9
4
5
9
9
27
7
7
7
33
19
19
8
8
7
7
40
24
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
25
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
15
4
4
3
2
2
7
6
2
12
7
6
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
3
0.6
NNW
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.7
WNW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.7
W
4
1.6
SSW
8
3.5
S
11
4
S
11
3.5
S
10
3
S
10
2.3
S
9
Energy kJ
5
9
23
10
13
10
10
13
11
13
298
2795
3737
2454
1633
893
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
5
5
4
4
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
11
5
16
97
5
16
2
5
5
16
19
68
0
26
0
22
2
0
0
16
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
5
4
4
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
5
3
3
5
5
5
9
5
9
6
9
8
6
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
9
8
9
7
9
8
9
7
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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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