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Wamberal Beach surf break

Wamberal Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 12 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
23.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s 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 12 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 17th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 17th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Sat morning).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.2
ENE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.3
ENE
1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
NE
1.4
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.6
E
4
SSE
5.5
SSE
4.5
SE
4
SE
3.5
SE
3.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)797778776857778101111111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14328715613015620210313175162103229208143331289665044567363327312021
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
10
E
10
NNE
10
E
25
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
20
ENE
5
NW
15
S
30
S
35
SSW
40
S
40
S
40
S
35
S
40
SSW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
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on		oncross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
4:16PM
0.92
5:06AM
1.30
5:27PM
0.89
5:57AM
1.35
6:31PM
0.90
6:44AM
1.41
7:24PM
0.93
7:27AM
1.47
8:08PM
0.97
8:08AM
1.53
8:48PM
1.01
8:46AM
1.59
9:26PM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:52AM
0.55
10:07PM
0.45
12:00PM
0.50
11:00PM
0.47
12:55PM
0.43
11:53PM
0.47
1:41PM
0.36
12:43AM
0.45
2:22PM
0.29
1:29AM
0.41
2:59PM
0.22
2:11AM
0.37
3:35PM
0.17
2:51AM
0.34
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01--
Sunset-8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:06--8:06--8:06-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212121222322232322232423212221202120202120
Feels °C (?)202221232321242223242422212016151516161715
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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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