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Zenith Beach surf break

Zenith Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 10 Jan 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
24.0° 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 17th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the N by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
NE
2.1
NE
1.6
NE
2
S
2.3
S
2
S
1
S
1.8
ESE
1.5
ESE
1
ESE
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.9
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.1
NE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
2.4
S
3
S
3
S
3
S
Period(s) (?)8788898777910867887101111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4944523384426865931113402289371127103320116188161523178219692301
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
35
NE
40
SSW
30
S
35
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
30
E
20
E
5
E
25
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
40
ENE
25
NE
10
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
30
SW
40
S
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		ononglassoncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:06PM
1.32
3:16AM
1.37
2:53PM
1.20
4:09AM
1.40
3:49PM
1.10
5:03AM
1.45
5:00PM
1.04
5:55AM
1.51
6:13PM
1.02
6:42AM
1.58
7:14PM
1.05
7:25AM
1.65
8:05PM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:20AM
0.69
8:37PM
0.47
9:24AM
0.74
9:15PM
0.52
10:36AM
0.74
9:57PM
0.56
11:48AM
0.70
10:45PM
0.58
12:49PM
0.63
11:37PM
0.58
1:38PM
0.54
12:29AM
0.56
2:21PM
0.44
1:19AM
0.54
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sunrise5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--
Sunset-8:02--8:02--8:01--8:01--8:01--8:01--8:01-
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----112-2-----411-2115
Temp. °C282726222120212123222424242623232323212222
Feels °C (?)252523181616201923242423242424252325171917
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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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