Zenith Beach surf break

Zenith Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 24 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
23.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zenith Beach in the next 16 days are 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 25th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 28th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 28th Mar)25ft (7.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sun night).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
4
4
0
1
1
1
0
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4
4
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
2.2
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
1.8
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.1
ESE
5
SSW
6.5
S
5.5
S
4
S
3.5
SSE
3
S
2.5
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)8999101212121111111314131312121110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)228257364459509146214151227836582275828915388103355215316025851659889579295
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
ESE
5
NNE
5
SW
15
ESE
10
NNW
5
NNE
35
NE
25
WNW
40
W
40
WNW
55
SW
40
WSW
40
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
W
5
SSW
15
SE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:18PM
1.26
1:41AM
1.69
2:33PM
1.16
2:52AM
1.66
4:06PM
1.14
4:11AM
1.66
5:30PM
1.20
5:25AM
1.69
6:31PM
1.30
6:27AM
1.72
7:18PM
1.41
7:19AM
1.74
8:00PM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:03PM
0.54
8:40AM
0.46
8:07PM
0.62
10:04AM
0.45
9:26PM
0.66
11:19AM
0.40
10:49PM
0.63
12:19PM
0.34
12:01AM
0.57
1:08PM
0.29
1:00AM
0.48
1:49PM
0.26
1:50AM
0.41
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--
Sunset-6:58--6:57--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51--6:50-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232323212222222424171817161920172020202121
Feels °C (?)212222222222232022118681114141817202019
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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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