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Wamberal Beach surf break

Wamberal Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 16 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
23.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wamberal Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 17th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 17th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 17th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.4
SSE
1.7
NE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)1514677666666666677810109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27263224705610411312347372662474236353333726656
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
25
NE
15
N
10
N
20
WSW
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
WSW
0
E
10
E
10
S
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrossoffcross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		offglassoncrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:51AM
1.49
10:18PM
1.55
10:36AM
1.41
10:59PM
1.58
11:23AM
1.29
11:44PM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:02PM
0.07
4:32AM
0.11
4:39PM
0.13
5:22AM
0.13
5:18PM
0.21
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--
Sunset-7:10--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:02-
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----1443-411----4554
Temp. °C222423263025212222212222222322212222222322
Feels °C (?)212220252924222222212222212223232222202121
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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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