Wamberal Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.43° S 151.46° E

Wamberal Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wamberal Beach sea temperature is
20.4°C
1.5° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 535 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SE 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 24th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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327
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:42AM0.90m
3:21PM1.22m
4:47AM0.96m
4:24PM1.23m
5:36AM1.06m
5:18PM1.26m
6:16AM1.18m
6:07PM1.30m
6:53AM1.30m
6:52PM1.32m
7:28AM1.43m
7:37PM1.34m
Low Tide
9:29PM0.43m
8:46AM0.64m
10:29PM0.40m
10:05AM0.61m
11:16PM0.34m
11:10AM0.55m
11:56PM0.28m
12:04PM0.46m
00:32AM0.22m
12:53PM0.36m
1:08AM0.17m
1:39PM0.25m
1:43AM0.14m
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Feels °C
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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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