Wamberal Beach surf break

Wamberal Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 25 Mar 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
24.9° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wamberal Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Wamberal Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wamberal Beach in the next 16 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 25th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 27th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 28th Mar)21ft (6.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
4
3
1
2
3
0
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!
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2
3
3
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.9
E
2.1
E
2.2
E
1.8
E
1.3
ESE
1
ESE
6.5
S
6.5
S
5
S
3.5
SSE
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)91012121211111013131312111110109881613
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)340378108012691347804407231137621399778293610221316758844723151771008383
Wind
(km/h)
0
SSE
15
ENE
0
N
5
NNE
20
NE
20
NW
25
W
40
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
25
S
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SSE
5
WSW
5
S
15
ESE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:37PM
0.96
2:46AM
1.43
4:06PM
0.94
4:05AM
1.42
5:25PM
0.99
5:17AM
1.43
6:25PM
1.08
6:18AM
1.46
7:12PM
1.18
7:10AM
1.47
7:52PM
1.28
7:54AM
1.46
8:27PM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:36AM
0.28
7:59PM
0.48
9:58AM
0.29
9:21PM
0.52
11:14AM
0.26
10:45PM
0.51
12:14PM
0.21
11:56PM
0.44
1:02PM
0.17
12:54AM
0.36
1:42PM
0.14
1:44AM
0.29
2:16PM
0.14
2:28AM
0.24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-6:59--6:58--6:57--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222322242520151615151918182020192120212121
Feels °C (?)2423232423181110691514141718191918201919
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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 16 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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