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Newcastle -The Harbour Surf Forecast
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Newcastle -The Harbour surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newcastle -The Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for Newcastle -The Harbour over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Newcastle -The Harbour in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 11th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcastle -The Harbour over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 349 | 153 | 124 | 122 | 126 | 286 | 287 | 228 | 168 | 178 | 151 | 157 | 100 | 94 | 86 | 46 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 24 | 80 | 70 | 61 | 40 | 54 | 52 | 36 | 48 | 45 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:02PM 1.83 | 10:50AM 1.25 | 10:48PM 1.77 | 11:44AM 1.18 | 11:35PM 1.68 | 12:43PM 1.14 | 12:25AM 1.59 | 1:47PM 1.14 | 1:18AM 1.50 | 2:50PM 1.17 | 2:13AM 1.43 | 3:46PM 1.23 | 3:08AM 1.38 | 4:31PM 1.31 | 4:01AM 1.35 | 5:09PM 1.39 | 4:52AM 1.33 | 5:45PM 1.48 | 5:39AM 1.32 | 6:20PM 1.56 | 6:25AM 1.32 | 6:55PM 1.64 | 7:10AM 1.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:51AM 0.31 | 4:13PM 0.58 | 5:45AM 0.38 | 5:00PM 0.67 | 6:40AM 0.45 | 5:52PM 0.76 | 7:35AM 0.50 | 6:52PM 0.82 | 8:27AM 0.53 | 8:00PM 0.84 | 9:14AM 0.54 | 9:09PM 0.83 | 9:56AM 0.52 | 10:12PM 0.78 | 10:34AM 0.50 | 11:06PM 0.70 | 11:10AM 0.47 | 11:54PM 0.62 | 11:46AM 0.44 | 12:39AM 0.54 | 12:21PM 0.43 | 1:22AM 0.46 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:57 |
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Rain (mm) | 16 | 9 | 5 | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Newcastle -The Harbour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Newcastle -The Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Newcastle -The Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newcastle -The Harbour 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 -The Harbour) 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 -The Harbour 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.
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