Newcastle surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.5 m 9 s S · Swell 2: 0.3 m 6 s ENE · Swell 3: 0.1 m 12 s E · Wind waves: 0.7 m 4 s E
Best window this week: Friday 08:00 AEDT — 5.8 2.0 m (6.7 ft) at 10 s, cross-offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (110° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 3.2 B 5 · A 2 | 0.8–0.9 m (2.6–2.9 ft) | 9 s | SSE | 11 kt cross-onshore | 05:53–19:19 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 3.4 B 5 · A 2 | 0.8–1.3 m (2.5–4.2 ft) | 7 s | S | 10 kt cross-shore | 05:52–19:20 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 2.0 B 3 · A 1 | 0.8–1.1 m (2.6–3.6 ft) | 6 s | SE | 9 kt cross-offshore | 05:51–19:21 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 2.8 B 4 · A 3 | 0.7–2.5 m (2.3–8.0 ft) | 7 s | S | 13 kt cross-onshore | 05:50–19:22 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 5.8 B 2 · A 6 | 1.4–2.4 m (4.5–7.8 ft) | 9 s | S | 10 kt cross-offshore | 05:50–19:23 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 3.8 B 5 · A 2 | 0.8–2.6 m (2.7–8.7 ft) | 7 s | SSE | 12 kt glassy | 05:49–19:24 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 2.6 B 0 · A 4 | 2.7–4.0 m (8.8–13.2 ft) | 10 s | S | 23 kt cross-shore | 05:48–19:25 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 23:00 | 3.6 B 5 · A 2 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 9 s S | 9 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 02:00 | 3.4 B 5 · A 2 | 0.9 m (2.8 ft) | 9 s S | 8 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 05:00 | 3.7 B 6 · A 2 | 0.8 m (2.7 ft) | 9 s S | 6 kt NNW cross-offshore |
| Tue 08:00 | 3.4 B 5 · A 2 | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | 9 s S | 8 kt N cross-shore |
| Tue 11:00 | 2.6 B 4 · A 1 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 8 s S | 9 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 14:00 | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 5 s E | 18 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Tue 17:00 | 1.6 B 2 · A 1 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 5 s ENE | 16 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 20:00 | 2.1 B 3 · A 1 | 1.2 m (4.1 ft) | 6 s ENE | 9 kt E onshore |
| Tue 23:00 | 2.0 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 6 s E | 8 kt S cross-onshore |
Newcastle tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (AEDT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 22:10 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 04:30 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 10:00 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) · High 16:10 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) · Low 23:10 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 05:30 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 11:10 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) · High 17:20 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 23:50 (-0.6 m / -2.1 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 06:20 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 12:20 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) · High 18:10 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 00:40 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 07:00 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) · Low 13:10 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 19:00 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 01:10 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 07:40 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) · Low 14:00 (-0.6 m / -1.8 ft) · High 19:50 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 01:50 (-0.6 m / -1.9 ft) · High 08:10 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 14:40 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 20:30 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 4.4 Bar Beach 2 km · 0.9 m (2.9 ft) now
- 4.6 Redhead 12 km · 0.9 m (2.9 ft) now
- 1.9 Caves Beach 25 km · 0.9 m (2.9 ft) now
- 4.8 One Mile 35 km · 1.0 m (3.3 ft) now
- 2.7 Fingal Bay 41 km · 1.0 m (3.3 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Australia/Sydney). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-33.00, 151.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.