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
20.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Terrigal Haven surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with 3,677 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 5th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 6th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 6th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.9
S
7
2.4
S
11
2.5
S
11
3
S
11
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.1
S
10
2
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
60
60
58
57
61
46
53
51
71
61
88
1401
1642
1990
2268
1512
914
698
533
287
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
NE
20
NW
25
NNW
30
NW
20
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
S
10
SW
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
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
2:12PM0.40m
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
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
Temp °C
16
17
14
19
19
16
19
18
15
16
15
13
16
17
13
14
16
15
16
17
17
14
13
9
14
13
13
12
12
9
10
8
7
10
11
7
9
12
12
13
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
6
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.9
S
7
2.4
S
11
2.5
S
11
3
S
11
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.1
S
10
2
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
47
60
60
58
57
61
46
53
51
71
61
88
1401
1642
1990
2268
1512
914
698
533
287
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.3
NE
5
0.2
S
8
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
8
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.4
E
10
0.3
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
19
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
64
26
40
9
3
5
14
9
7
7
7
35
19
19
19
8
8
7
7
28
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.1
SE
11
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
25
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
15
15
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
4
11
12
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
6
0.5
NW
3
0.7
N
4
0.5
NNW
3
0.8
WNW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
3
0.8
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.7
W
5
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
100
4
12
6
17
14
12
10
8
19
19
21
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
11
5
25
16
5
16
16
5
5
101
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
5
5
3
4
5
5
9
8
6
7
9
8
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
5
5
9
8
6
8
9
9
9
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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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