Wamberal Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.43° S 151.46° E

Issued: 3 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wamberal Beach sea temperature is
19.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Wamberal Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wamberal Beach surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 545 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ESE swell.

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 Friday (Jun 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 26th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 25th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
8
2.1
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.6
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
7
1.1
SE
8
1.3
ESE
6
1.3
SE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
545
159
233
103
90
93
64
62
70
149
111
206
129
88
127
108
66
55
60
83
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
S
10
SE
15
SE
5
ESE
10
WSW
5
SE
5
ESE
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
W
0
SSE
15
ESE
5
NNE
5
SW
10
E
10
N
5
NW
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
N
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:26PM1.35m
4:39AM0.97m
5:10PM1.40m
5:36AM0.95m
5:52PM1.44m
6:27AM0.95m
6:32PM1.48m
7:13AM0.97m
7:12PM1.52m
7:54AM0.99m
7:51PM1.55m
8:34AM1.01m
8:29PM1.56m
9:13AM1.02m
Low Tide
11:05PM0.45m
10:22AM0.40m
11:58PM0.39m
11:06AM0.42m
00:45AM0.34m
11:50AM0.42m
1:26AM0.28m
12:33PM0.42m
2:05AM0.24m
1:14PM0.40m
2:43AM0.21m
1:54PM0.39m
3:21AM0.20m
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6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
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4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
 mm
6
4
2
1
1
5
1
2
3
5
1
2
Temp °C
16
16
15
16
15
15
15
15
16
15
15
15
17
16
16
16
16
15
16
15
18
Feels °C
12
11
13
13
12
13
14
13
13
12
15
14
15
14
15
15
13
14
14
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
8
1.2
S
8
1.6
SE
7
0.7
S
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
S
9
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
7
1.1
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.2
S
9
1
ESE
6
0.2
S
10
1.1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
E
7
Energy kJ
6
1
159
233
47
90
76
64
58
70
149
53
42
7
88
9
108
66
55
60
83
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
15
0.4
SE
7
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.1
E
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SE
13
0.4
ESE
11
0.2
S
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
6
4
11
11
18
79
1
48
62
32
45
49
16
4
1
25
8
15
6
6
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
17
4
6
4
5
12
21
21
54
43
6
5
23
4
4
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
8
2.1
S
8
1.1
ESE
6
1.1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.4
SSE
3
0.6
S
4
1.3
ESE
6
1.3
SE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
6
0.5
NNE
4
0.2
NNW
2
Energy kJ
309
545
88
103
93
4
12
111
206
129
127
7
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
19
19
18
19
9
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
19
0
0
72
5
0
54
0
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
3
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
7
5
9
9
9
8
7
5
5
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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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