Wamberal Beach surf break

Wamberal Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 11 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Wamberal Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wamberal Beach sea temperature is
23.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wamberal Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Wamberal Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wamberal Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 13th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 15th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 17th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wamberal Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SSE
2.2
SSE
1.4
S
0.6
S
1
S
1.1
E
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.1
E
1
E
1.4
ENE
3
NE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.5
S
2.5
S
3.5
SSE
4
SSE
3.5
SE
3
SE
Period(s) (?)7881097996668888779101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)456614217691591276865887712210651721161302107842096327930311695
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
E
5
N
10
E
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
35
NE
10
N
20
S
25
S
30
SSW
30
S
35
S
30
S
30
S
30
S
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:07PM
1.00
4:13AM
1.26
4:16PM
0.92
5:06AM
1.30
5:27PM
0.89
5:57AM
1.35
6:31PM
0.90
6:44AM
1.41
7:24PM
0.93
7:27AM
1.47
8:08PM
0.97
8:08AM
1.53
8:48PM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:36AM
0.57
9:18PM
0.40
10:52AM
0.55
10:07PM
0.45
12:00PM
0.50
11:00PM
0.47
12:55PM
0.43
11:53PM
0.47
1:41PM
0.36
12:43AM
0.45
2:22PM
0.29
1:29AM
0.41
2:59PM
0.22
2:11AM
0.37
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--
Sunset-8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:06--8:06-
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--9121----13---431221-
Temp. °C212019192121222423242323252322212221192019
Feels °C (?)181618182121242424242422252221181715141414
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Information about the Wamberal Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wamberal Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Wamberal Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wamberal 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 (Wamberal 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 Wamberal 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Wamberal Beach, 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 33 km (20 miles) away, Dee Why, Hornsby and Mosman.

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