Wamberal Beach surf break

Wamberal Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 03 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
21.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 Sunday (Jan 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wamberal Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 4th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 4th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sat
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NE
0.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SE
0.3
E
0.4
E
0.8
ENE
1.3
NE
0.8
ENE
1.3
ENE
2.2
NE
1.4
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.5
NE
1.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)666788855999666888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)181461841423135233925152710611152105531242491836270339
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
15
NE
15
N
5
W
10
SE
20
W
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
E
0
ESE
10
NE
25
NE
10
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
N
35
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:31PM
1.12
9:29AM
1.84
10:21PM
1.14
10:17AM
1.80
11:10PM
1.15
11:04AM
1.72
11:58PM
1.15
11:49AM
1.59
12:46AM
1.17
12:34PM
1.44
1:35AM
1.18
1:20PM
1.28
2:26AM
1.20
2:10PM
1.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:55AM
0.25
4:22PM
-0.05
3:46AM
0.26
5:09PM
-0.03
4:36AM
0.29
5:53PM
0.02
5:27AM
0.34
6:35PM
0.10
6:20AM
0.41
7:16PM
0.18
7:18AM
0.49
7:55PM
0.26
8:23AM
0.54
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sat
10
Sunrise-5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54-
Sunset--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1-132-3---------------
Temp. °C202522212223202122212224222626232727243533
Feels °C (?)182423222324212222222323222524202525213331
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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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