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Wamberal Beach surf break

Wamberal Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 13 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
23.0° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Mar 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wamberal Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 15th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 15th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 13th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
S
2.5
S
2.1
S
1.7
S
1.3
SSE
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.5
S
0.9
SSE
0.7
S
0.4
SSE
1.7
NE
1.1
NE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
1
S
Period(s) (?)999109109151615146666666886
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)72110047585612831487811543720963217986893424123404178
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
30
S
15
SSE
10
E
15
ENE
10
N
15
NNE
25
NE
15
N
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
25
SSW
20
SE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:39PM
0.89
5:34AM
1.30
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:44AM
0.45
10:52PM
0.57
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
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--
Sunset-7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:08--7:07-
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Rain (mm)
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Feels °C (?)181415181917181919202222242426232322191918
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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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