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Zenith Beach Surf Forecast
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Zenith Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 02 May 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zenith Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Zenith Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zenith Beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 3rd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 4th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 3rd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zenith Beach over the next 12 days.
Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wed 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 1322 | 1028 | 753 | 469 | 281 | 180 | 136 | 52 | 52 | 131 | 71 | 55 | 30 | 44 | 30 | 118 | 207 | 199 | 916 | 557 | 500 | 379 | 318 | 312 | 314 | 301 | 257 | 288 | 262 | 217 | 262 | 217 | 257 | 230 | 231 | 165 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:08AM 1.72 | 1:22PM 1.14 | 1:09AM 1.62 | 2:42PM 1.14 | 2:15AM 1.54 | 3:51PM 1.20 | 3:21AM 1.48 | 4:44PM 1.28 | 4:20AM 1.44 | 5:24PM 1.37 | 5:10AM 1.42 | 5:59PM 1.47 | 5:54AM 1.40 | 6:32PM 1.56 | 6:34AM 1.38 | 7:05PM 1.64 | 7:13AM 1.36 | 7:37PM 1.71 | 7:52AM 1.33 | 8:11PM 1.75 | 8:32AM 1.29 | 8:45PM 1.76 | 9:13AM 1.24 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:18AM 0.37 | 6:35PM 0.70 | 8:24AM 0.41 | 7:47PM 0.75 | 9:25AM 0.43 | 9:04PM 0.76 | 10:15AM 0.44 | 10:14PM 0.73 | 10:56AM 0.44 | 11:11PM 0.67 | 11:31AM 0.44 | 11:59PM 0.61 | 12:03PM 0.43 | 12:42AM 0.54 | 12:34PM 0.41 | 1:23AM 0.48 | 1:06PM 0.41 | 2:03AM 0.43 | 1:38PM 0.42 | 2:43AM 0.40 | 2:11PM 0.44 | 3:25AM 0.38 | 2:44PM 0.49 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wed 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - |
| 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 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Zenith Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zenith Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zenith Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zenith 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 (Zenith 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 Zenith 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.
Zenith Beach is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Port Stephens. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Stephens. Port Stephens has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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