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Wamberal Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Wamberal Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 29 Mar 2026 AEDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.0° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Monday (Mar 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wamberal Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1440 | 800 | 385 | 286 | 197 | 95 | 84 | 90 | 181 | 93 | 72 | 45 | 58 | 128 | 56 | 48 | 51 | 60 | 131 | 119 | 353 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:12PM 1.18 | 7:10AM 1.47 | 7:52PM 1.28 | 7:54AM 1.46 | 8:27PM 1.37 | 8:35AM 1.43 | 9:01PM 1.44 | 9:13AM 1.37 | 9:33PM 1.48 | 9:51AM 1.29 | 10:05PM 1.50 | 10:27AM 1.21 | 10:37PM 1.49 | 11:05AM 1.13 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:54AM 0.36 | 1:42PM 0.14 | 1:44AM 0.29 | 2:16PM 0.14 | 2:28AM 0.24 | 2:48PM 0.15 | 3:10AM 0.20 | 3:18PM 0.18 | 3:50AM 0.19 | 3:47PM 0.23 | 4:29AM 0.20 | 4:16PM 0.29 | 5:09AM 0.23 | ||||||||||
Sun 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | ||
| Sunset | 6:53 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 23 | 5 | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 18 | ||
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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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