Zenith Beach surf break

Zenith Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 04 Mar 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
22.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zenith Beach in the next 12 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) 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 0.4m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 10th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 11th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 6th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
NE
1.8
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)777777999999999998999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)342262205220282186549453336254329248302313367306252278274268320
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
30
NE
30
NNE
20
NE
40
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
35
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
10
E
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
5
S
5
S
15
ESE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:50AM
1.79
10:20PM
1.58
10:27AM
1.69
10:56PM
1.59
11:02AM
1.57
11:30PM
1.58
11:36AM
1.44
12:05AM
1.56
12:09PM
1.31
12:42AM
1.52
12:45PM
1.19
1:23AM
1.47
1:29PM
1.08
2:11AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:13PM
0.20
4:18AM
0.34
4:45PM
0.26
4:59AM
0.39
5:15PM
0.33
5:40AM
0.46
5:43PM
0.41
6:22AM
0.54
6:11PM
0.49
7:09AM
0.62
6:42PM
0.57
8:05AM
0.68
7:17PM
0.64
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--
Sunset-7:23--7:22--7:21--7:20--7:19--7:16--7:15-
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--3---------311------
Temp. °C232523242524252524242424232423232423222323
Feels °C (?)222220222220242221222223242321212423242323
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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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