Wamberal Beach surf break

Wamberal Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 23 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
24.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 25th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 28th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 13s

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 Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
4
4
2
4
3
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4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.4
ENE
1.5
E
2.1
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
1.9
E
1.6
ESE
3
S
6
S
5.5
S
5.5
SSE
5
S
3.5
SSE
3
SSE
3
SSE
2.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)778899101313121211101313131211111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11112814519527534043214231583126699367515141201210723998567773030222519311124
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
E
5
NNW
5
S
10
E
5
NNW
5
NE
15
NE
15
SW
20
WSW
30
WSW
45
SW
35
WSW
35
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
30
SSW
10
S
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:34AM
1.54
1:19PM
1.04
1:35AM
1.48
2:37PM
0.96
2:46AM
1.43
4:06PM
0.94
4:05AM
1.42
5:25PM
0.99
5:17AM
1.43
6:25PM
1.08
6:18AM
1.46
7:12PM
1.18
7:10AM
1.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:02PM
0.30
7:21AM
0.23
6:53PM
0.40
8:36AM
0.28
7:59PM
0.48
9:58AM
0.29
9:21PM
0.52
11:14AM
0.26
10:45PM
0.51
12:14PM
0.21
11:56PM
0.44
1:02PM
0.17
12:54AM
0.36
1:42PM
0.14
Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Sunrise--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03
Sunset7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:57--6:54--6:53--
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
heavy rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-2--------173336----191
Temp. °C232223232221232123252118191416181717201920
Feels °C (?)2322222221222422242419151658101014161720
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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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