Zenith Beach surf break

Zenith Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 06 Dec 2025 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
21.7° 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 Sunday (Dec 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 7th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 11th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 8th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 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 Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun morning, light winds from the N by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 98mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NE
0.9
NE
1.5
S
2.1
SSE
1.1
S
1.3
ENE
1.6
NE
0.9
ENE
1.4
ENE
1
ENE
1.4
SSW
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.1
SE
0.8
E
1.1
E
1.7
ENE
1.7
E
2
ENE
Period(s) (?)88698566666766661212777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2889518265115785165571238515123314318813678193342277286360
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
40
S
30
SE
20
E
25
ENE
35
ENE
25
NE
15
ENE
40
NE
5
SE
15
WSW
20
SW
10
WNW
25
SSE
15
ESE
30
E
30
E
20
ESE
15
NNE
20
ENE
35
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:43PM
1.31
10:44AM
1.98
11:37PM
1.28
11:34AM
1.90
12:32AM
1.25
12:24PM
1.80
1:29AM
1.23
1:14PM
1.67
2:28AM
1.24
2:07PM
1.54
3:28AM
1.27
3:01PM
1.42
4:24AM
1.33
3:58PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:11AM
0.41
5:38PM
0.14
5:02AM
0.47
6:31PM
0.18
5:56AM
0.54
7:23PM
0.24
6:53AM
0.61
8:13PM
0.31
7:54AM
0.68
9:02PM
0.38
9:01AM
0.72
9:47PM
0.44
10:11AM
0.74
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
Sunrise-5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35-
Sunset--7:47--7:49--7:50--7:51--7:51--7:52--7:52
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
--12---------3482162162-
Temp. °C282720192222222324232121222020201918192022
Feels °C (?)252616152019182320192419241518181517181817
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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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