Zenith Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.73° S 152.19° E

Issued: 3 am 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Zenith Beach sea temperature is
20.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Zenith Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Zenith Beach surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE swell.

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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 16th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zenith Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSE
7
1.1
S
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
S
13
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
S
14
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
330
113
103
137
168
173
137
163
151
194
206
226
230
186
190
123
140
86
88
86
83
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
10
SE
5
NNE
10
N
20
NE
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
S
10
NW
5
NNW
5
NE
10
NNW
10
N
5
NNE
20
W
25
W
20
W
10
W
0
W
25
SSE
25
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
8:30PM2.01m
9:17AM1.32m
9:20PM2.01m
10:10AM1.32m
10:09PM1.96m
11:03AM1.31m
10:59PM1.87m
11:57AM1.31m
11:49PM1.75m
12:52PM1.32m
00:41AM1.61m
1:49PM1.34m
1:34AM1.47m
Low Tide
1:54PM0.37m
3:20AM0.11m
2:46PM0.38m
4:11AM0.09m
3:39PM0.41m
5:02AM0.12m
4:33PM0.46m
5:52AM0.17m
5:29PM0.53m
6:41AM0.24m
6:28PM0.59m
7:28AM0.32m
7:32PM0.65m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
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4:51
4:51
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
9
21
1
Temp °C
18
17
17
17
18
18
19
20
18
18
19
18
20
21
19
18
19
18
15
16
15
Feels °C
14
15
15
16
15
16
18
19
16
17
19
16
19
20
17
13
14
15
15
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
1.1
S
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
Energy kJ
64
113
103
137
131
173
137
163
151
194
206
226
230
186
190
123
93
86
88
86
83
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
19
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
28
38
26
23
168
139
84
81
48
25
25
14
61
89
57
109
140
82
63
58
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
14
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
S
12
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
18
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.4
NE
5
0.3
NE
5
0.2
NNE
5
Energy kJ
3
78
27
107
25
15
5
1
3
14
10
8
25
16
7
6
7
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSE
7
0.3
NNE
3
0.7
NE
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
3
0.5
W
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.4
NNE
5
Energy kJ
330
1
31
74
4
8
6
1
1
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
134
46
2
2
3
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
51
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
5
4
4
4
2
3
2
3
4
4
5
9
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
6
8
9
7
5
9
7
5
4
5
7
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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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