Wamberal Beach surf break

Wamberal Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 19 Jan 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
22.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wamberal Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Wamberal Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wamberal Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 21st Jan)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 21st Jan)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 26th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wamberal Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Mon
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
3
2
0
2
3
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
3
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SE
1.3
SE
1.6
SE
2.1
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.4
ESE
2.2
SE
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.1
SE
1.1
S
1
SSE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
1.2
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.7
SSE
Period(s) (?)981111111111111188898881010131414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)354211558107479283178562242551631327320616914772872465299611095
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
10
S
10
S
15
ESE
5
N
5
ENE
30
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
ENE
10
ENE
25
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
20
NE
5
NW
0
WNW
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoncrossglasscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:03PM
1.09
9:58AM
1.63
10:41PM
1.13
10:34AM
1.61
11:20PM
1.17
11:11AM
1.55
12:00AM
1.21
11:51AM
1.47
12:45AM
1.26
12:36PM
1.36
1:33AM
1.30
1:28PM
1.23
2:29AM
1.34
2:33PM
1.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:30AM
0.33
4:43PM
0.11
4:10AM
0.33
5:17PM
0.10
4:53AM
0.34
5:51PM
0.10
5:40AM
0.37
6:27PM
0.13
6:32AM
0.41
7:06PM
0.17
7:34AM
0.44
7:51PM
0.23
8:47AM
0.45
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Mon
26
Sunrise-6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09-
Sunset--8:05--8:05--8:04--8:04--8:02--8:02--8:01
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C212222202121202023201920202021212325233232
Feels °C (?)202020181918192121161517181918192323233332
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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 12 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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