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Zenith Beach Surf Forecast
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Zenith Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 AESTForecast 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
21.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zenith Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 9 | E 11 | |
1202 | 1020 | 622 | 1345 | 1403 | 917 | 810 | 812 | 762 | 574 | 433 | 979 | 799 | 1152 | 1267 | 1270 | 1148 | 969 | 750 | 984 | 507 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | on | off | off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 10:16AM1.32m | 10:20PM1.94m | 11:14AM1.27m | 11:13PM1.87m | 12:16PM1.24m | 00:10AM1.77m | 1:23PM1.24m | 1:10AM1.66m | 2:31PM1.27m | 2:14AM1.56m | 3:34PM1.34m | 3:19AM1.48m | 4:28PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.44m | 5:15AM0.19m | 4:41PM0.51m | 6:13AM0.23m | 5:41PM0.58m | 7:12AM0.28m | 6:47PM0.64m | 8:11AM0.33m | 8:00PM0.67m | 9:06AM0.37m | 9:14PM0.67m | 9:56AM0.40m | 10:23PM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — |
3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 |
 kJ | 1202 | 1020 | 622 | 917 | 339 | 235 | 810 | 220 | 142 | 134 | 433 | 979 | 799 | 1152 | 1267 | 1270 | 1148 | 969 | 750 | 599 | 507 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | E 10 | — | S 16 | S 17 | S 14 | S 12 | SSW 10 | S 22 | S 19 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 410 | — | — | 225 | — | 5 | 6 | 37 | 26 | 18 | 9 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 80 | 246 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | S 19 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | S 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 29 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 445 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | — | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 482 | 1345 | 1403 | 917 | — | 812 | 762 | 574 | 341 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 551 | 984 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 42 | 52 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 69 | 136 | 204 | 223 | 237 | 84 | 69 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 0 | 69 | 174 |
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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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