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Wamberal Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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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
20.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Wamberal Beach surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, S swell with 851 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with S swell.
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 Friday (May 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s 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 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 29th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 29th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wamberal Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | |
712 | 558 | 502 | 331 | 270 | 143 | 118 | 116 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 57 | 47 | 37 | 50 | 291 | 305 | 661 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 6:57PM1.51m | 7:30AM1.04m | 7:32PM1.54m | 8:11AM1.03m | 8:08PM1.55m | 8:51AM1.02m | 8:46PM1.54m | 9:32AM1.00m | 9:24PM1.52m | 10:13AM0.99m | 10:03PM1.49m | 10:56AM0.98m | 10:43PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:23PM0.35m | 1:41AM0.25m | 12:59PM0.37m | 2:20AM0.22m | 1:35PM0.39m | 2:59AM0.20m | 2:12PM0.40m | 3:38AM0.21m | 2:50PM0.42m | 4:19AM0.23m | 3:29PM0.45m | 4:59AM0.25m | 4:10PM0.48m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 13 |
14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | S 6 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 |
441 | 514 | 326 | 257 | 270 | 130 | 80 | 62 | 47 | 60 | 61 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 57 | 47 | 37 | 39 | 291 | 305 | 661 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | E 10 | E 11 | SSE 12 | E 10 |
— | — | 502 | 331 | 233 | 143 | 118 | 116 | 61 | 60 | 38 | 40 | 8 | 32 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 50 | 84 | 240 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | S 9 | NE 10 | S 12 | SE 9 | E 11 | E 12 | E 9 | E 12 | NNE 8 | E 10 | S 16 |
— | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 16 | — | 15 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 27 | 6 | 76 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | SSW 7 | W 4 | SSW 6 | — | WNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | W 2 | — | — |
712 | 558 | 464 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 105 | 6 | 56 | — | 3 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 122 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











