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Newcastle - Stratts Spit surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 AEDT
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Newcastle - Stratts Spit surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Newcastle - Stratts Spit sea temperature is 22.2°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 23.4 °C max: 25.0 °C min: 21.8 °C)
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Newcastle - Stratts Spit surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Newcastle - Stratts Spit sea temperature is 22.2°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 23.4 °C max: 25.0 °C min: 21.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newcastle - Stratts Spit this week:

The surf forecast for Newcastle - Stratts Spit over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle - Stratts Spit in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 29th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 31st Mar)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 3rd Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle - Stratts Spit over the next 12 days.

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Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.7
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSE
1.1
NE
0.5
E
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
2.2
S
2.1
S
1.7
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.2
SSE
1.9
SSE
2
SSE
2.3
SSE
2.4
SE
3
SE
3
SE
3
SE
2.3
SE
2
SE
1.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
Period(s) (?)98910999101311111110565788787888810111010998888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)8069791311069411810523818612610163691726265775723056445164344295907341933203818399726362181191019270
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
5
NE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
E
15
ENE
5
NE
5
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
N
20
ENE
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSW
10
SE
5
E
5
S
15
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
25
ENE
10
N
5
S
10
ESE
5
NW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
ononglassglasscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:21PM
1.58
11:38AM
1.31
11:58PM
1.57
12:22PM
1.22
12:40AM
1.56
1:15PM
1.13
1:32AM
1.54
2:24PM
1.08
2:35AM
1.53
3:46PM
1.08
3:47AM
1.55
5:05PM
1.15
4:59AM
1.60
6:07PM
1.26
6:05AM
1.67
6:58PM
1.39
7:02AM
1.72
7:44PM
1.53
7:55AM
1.75
8:27PM
1.64
8:45AM
1.73
9:11PM
1.73
9:33AM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:58PM
0.40
5:44AM
0.44
5:29PM
0.48
6:31AM
0.49
6:04PM
0.56
7:26AM
0.53
6:47PM
0.63
8:32AM
0.55
7:46PM
0.70
9:46AM
0.54
9:03PM
0.72
10:57AM
0.48
10:25PM
0.68
11:57AM
0.40
11:39PM
0.59
12:48PM
0.31
12:43AM
0.46
1:33PM
0.24
1:39AM
0.33
2:16PM
0.19
2:32AM
0.23
2:58PM
0.18
3:23AM
0.17
Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:09
Sunset6:52--6:51--6:50--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:42--6:40--6:38--6:37--
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Rain (mm)
-1--------------19121121--1----------
Temp. °C222121212120212021222020232225282620202020212020212120222120222120212120
Feels °C (?)222121212121201923211920212023272518181919191718202221201920201921222320

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Newcastle - Stratts Spit Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Newcastle - Stratts Spit provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Newcastle - Stratts Spit can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newcastle - Stratts Spit 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 (Newcastle - Stratts Spit) 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 Newcastle - Stratts Spit 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Newcastle - Stratts Spit, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.

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