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Zenith Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Zenith Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 AEDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zenith Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Zenith Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zenith Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zenith Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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 kJ (?) | 44 | 36 | 35 | 94 | 89 | 55 | 60 | 110 | 131 | 235 | 407 | 1076 | 987 | 3527 | 3078 | 1686 | 1056 | 593 | 409 | 260 | 157 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | on | cross | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:40AM 1.62 | 11:04PM 1.75 | 11:26AM 1.52 | 11:49PM 1.75 | 12:17PM 1.39 | 12:40AM 1.73 | 1:18PM 1.26 | 1:41AM 1.69 | 2:33PM 1.16 | 2:52AM 1.66 | 4:06PM 1.14 | 4:11AM 1.66 | 5:30PM 1.20 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:45PM 0.31 | 5:24AM 0.32 | 5:25PM 0.38 | 6:20AM 0.37 | 6:10PM 0.46 | 7:25AM 0.42 | 7:03PM 0.54 | 8:40AM 0.46 | 8:07PM 0.62 | 10:04AM 0.45 | 9:26PM 0.66 | 11:19AM 0.40 | 10:49PM 0.63 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 11 |
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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 16 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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