Zenith Beach surf break

Zenith Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 04 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Zenith Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zenith Beach sea temperature is
23.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Friday (Feb 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zenith Beach in the next 12 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 6th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 6th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 10th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zenith Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SE
1.3
ENE
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.9
ENE
1.3
NE
0.6
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.6
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
0.7
ENE
0.7
NE
0.8
ENE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)85111066656666666666778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)988513476531322364116106165124122313241671111156853
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
35
NE
30
NNE
10
NE
25
NE
10
SW
10
SW
35
NE
30
NE
20
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
NNE
10
ENE
20
ESE
15
E
10
N
15
SW
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
10:54AM
1.81
11:33PM
1.46
11:32AM
1.69
12:11AM
1.46
12:09PM
1.54
12:50AM
1.45
12:44PM
1.39
1:30AM
1.43
1:20PM
1.25
2:14AM
1.41
2:01PM
1.13
3:06AM
1.41
2:58PM
1.03
4:07AM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:27PM
0.18
5:21AM
0.42
6:01PM
0.26
6:05AM
0.49
6:33PM
0.35
6:51AM
0.58
7:04PM
0.43
7:40AM
0.66
7:36PM
0.51
8:40AM
0.73
8:11PM
0.58
9:55AM
0.75
8:56PM
0.63
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--
Sunset-7:52--7:51--7:51--7:50--7:49--7:47--7:46-
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
-----------------9-21
Temp. °C222322252525222424252626232324232423242323
Feels °C (?)201917242125232121242226242224232524272425
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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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