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Wamberal Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Wamberal Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 05 May 2025 AEST
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 (May 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 12th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wamberal Beach over the next 12 days.
Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 89 | 49 | 70 | 39 | 38 | 67 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 86 | 285 | 384 | 165 | 216 | 288 | 235 | 264 | 299 | 380 | 470 | 621 | 680 | 740 | 784 | 832 | 1128 | 1087 | 800 | 771 | 724 | 651 | 621 | 618 | 451 | 424 | 442 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:43PM 1.04 | 3:21AM 1.27 | 4:35PM 1.12 | 4:19AM 1.23 | 5:17PM 1.21 | 5:09AM 1.20 | 5:53PM 1.29 | 5:54AM 1.17 | 6:25PM 1.38 | 6:35AM 1.15 | 6:56PM 1.44 | 7:15AM 1.13 | 7:28PM 1.49 | 7:54AM 1.11 | 8:00PM 1.53 | 8:33AM 1.08 | 8:34PM 1.53 | 9:12AM 1.05 | 9:09PM 1.52 | 9:53AM 1.01 | 9:47PM 1.50 | 10:36AM 0.98 | 10:28PM 1.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:08PM 0.58 | 10:10AM 0.29 | 10:18PM 0.54 | 10:52AM 0.29 | 11:15PM 0.48 | 11:27AM 0.29 | 12:03AM 0.41 | 11:59AM 0.29 | 12:45AM 0.35 | 12:30PM 0.30 | 1:24AM 0.28 | 1:00PM 0.31 | 2:02AM 0.24 | 1:32PM 0.34 | 2:40AM 0.21 | 2:05PM 0.36 | 3:19AM 0.21 | 2:38PM 0.39 | 3:59AM 0.22 | 3:14PM 0.43 | 4:42AM 0.25 | 3:52PM 0.46 | ||||||||||||||
Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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