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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
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 10 Dec 2025 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
22.1° 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 Saturday (Dec 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 13th Dec) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 13th Dec) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 17th Dec) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zenith Beach over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 12 | |
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 kJ (?) | 29 | 45 | 45 | 114 | 342 | 387 | 242 | 185 | 200 | 163 | 151 | 151 | 99 | 383 | 588 | 257 | 535 | 397 | 1149 | 594 | 339 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:28AM 1.24 | 2:07PM 1.54 | 3:28AM 1.27 | 3:01PM 1.42 | 4:24AM 1.33 | 3:58PM 1.31 | 5:14AM 1.40 | 4:56PM 1.24 | 5:58AM 1.48 | 5:52PM 1.19 | 6:39AM 1.56 | 6:45PM 1.16 | 7:17AM 1.63 | 7:34PM 1.15 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:13PM 0.31 | 7:54AM 0.68 | 9:02PM 0.38 | 9:01AM 0.72 | 9:47PM 0.44 | 10:11AM 0.74 | 10:29PM 0.48 | 11:19AM 0.71 | 11:09PM 0.50 | 12:19PM 0.67 | 11:48PM 0.51 | 1:10PM 0.60 | 12:27AM 0.50 | 1:57PM 0.52 | ||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | |
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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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