
Surf Forecasts:
Wamberal Beach surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 840 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Jun 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 20th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 21st Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wamberal Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
160 | 167 | 167 | 170 | 133 | 103 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 739 | 463 | 318 | 178 | 127 | 97 | 99 | 161 | 603 | 471 | 266 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:52PM1.69m | 11:56AM1.13m | 11:45PM1.56m | 12:53PM1.15m | 00:39AM1.41m | 1:50PM1.19m | 1:36AM1.26m | 2:45PM1.24m | 2:35AM1.12m | 3:38PM1.30m | 3:37AM1.02m | 4:26PM1.35m | 4:39AM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:23PM0.34m | 5:47AM0.03m | 5:22PM0.40m | 6:36AM0.10m | 6:26PM0.46m | 7:24AM0.18m | 7:36PM0.50m | 8:10AM0.25m | 8:49PM0.52m | 8:54AM0.32m | 10:01PM0.50m | 9:38AM0.37m | 11:05PM0.45m | 10:22AM0.40m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | |
4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | 4:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
160 | 167 | 167 | 170 | 133 | 103 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 539 | 463 | 318 | 178 | 127 | 97 | 99 | 27 | 35 | 471 | 266 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 16 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 20 | E 9 | S 18 | E 9 |
16 | 9 | 23 | 39 | 19 | 40 | 31 | 24 | 36 | 33 | 55 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 52 | 15 | 6 | 37 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | S 12 | S 19 | SSE 16 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SSW 7 | — | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 16 | E 9 | S 15 | S 13 | E 9 | — | S 15 | NE 9 |
2 | — | 42 | 7 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 15 | — | 4 | 17 | 53 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 6 | — | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 8 | — | — |
8 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 739 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 161 | 603 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 17 | 61 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 189 | 2 | 149 |
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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.










