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Zenith Beach surf break

Zenith Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 12 Jan 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
23.3° 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 Friday (Jan 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zenith Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 17th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 17th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu morning, near gales from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
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0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
1.2
S
1.2
E
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.1
E
1.3
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.5
ENE
2
ENE
2.2
NE
1.8
SSW
1.6
SE
1.1
ENE
4
S
3
SE
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.1
SSE
Period(s) (?)89777109868578688111110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)138244156999196611491091071183325312412921494043173516421286705
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
NE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
30
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
45
NE
15
N
30
SSW
40
SSW
50
SSW
45
SSW
55
SW
30
WSW
10
WSW
35
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:49PM
1.10
5:03AM
1.45
5:00PM
1.04
5:55AM
1.51
6:13PM
1.02
6:42AM
1.58
7:14PM
1.05
7:25AM
1.65
8:05PM
1.09
8:06AM
1.71
8:50PM
1.14
8:46AM
1.76
9:31PM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:36AM
0.74
9:57PM
0.56
11:48AM
0.70
10:45PM
0.58
12:49PM
0.63
11:37PM
0.58
1:38PM
0.54
12:29AM
0.56
2:21PM
0.44
1:19AM
0.54
2:59PM
0.35
2:06AM
0.52
3:36PM
0.28
2:50AM
0.50
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--
Sunset-8:01--8:01--8:01--8:01--8:01--8:01--8:00-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
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clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202222222323232323242524232321212120222323
Feels °C (?)202121232221222122252420211914151413212121
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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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