Wamberal Beach surf break

Wamberal Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
21.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s 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 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
NE
5
0.5
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.5
E
8
0.6
ENE
8
1.1
NE
5
0.5
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.3
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
345
387
365
254
180
161
110
52
48
26
23
35
9
33
44
51
17
43
45
60
77
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
0
W
5
SW
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NW
5
NNE
15
ENE
5
NW
0
E
15
ENE
10
NNW
5
NE
15
E
10
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:31AM1.45m
2:59PM1.01m
2:44AM1.39m
4:06PM1.08m
3:52AM1.35m
5:00PM1.18m
4:52AM1.32m
5:43PM1.28m
5:43AM1.29m
6:21PM1.37m
6:28AM1.25m
6:55PM1.45m
7:10AM1.22m
Low Tide
8:41AM0.22m
8:16PM0.54m
9:45AM0.22m
9:37PM0.52m
10:38AM0.22m
10:46PM0.46m
11:22AM0.22m
11:43PM0.39m
11:59AM0.22m
00:32AM0.32m
12:32PM0.23m
1:15AM0.26m
1:04PM0.26m
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
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5:22
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:16
5:15
5:15
2
1
5
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
19
20
18
19
19
19
20
20
18
20
20
20
21
21
17
18
18
20
20
19
17
18
17
16
17
17
18
18
18
16
19
20
20
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.7
NE
5
0.5
ENE
6
0.2
E
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
Energy kJ
345
387
365
254
180
161
110
52
17
19
23
8
6
26
18
24
17
3
45
57
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
ESE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.1
NE
9
0.3
ESE
6
0.5
E
8
0.2
S
10
0.3
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.3
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
15
Energy kJ
277
196
108
68
38
25
16
27
5
14
9
3
8
33
8
8
13
5
5
60
77
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.1
S
16
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.1
S
10
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
5
Energy kJ
2
38
16
9
5
4
1
1
9
2
13
12
1
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
NE
4
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
NE
5
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
8
1.1
NE
5
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
60
28
48
26
35
44
51
43
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
116
18
19
19
0
0
136
0
7
358
0
28
397
0
7
357
0
26
357
0
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
2
6
8
2
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
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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