Surf spots in Newcastle

4 spots within 3 km of Newcastle: 3 beach breaks, 1 reef break.

Best spots today in Newcastle

A quiet day: no spot here rates Fair or better today.

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

Newcastle Beach · beach break, intermediate, best on SE/E swell with NW/W wind, all tides. City beach with sandbank peaks and nearby left and right reef breaks at the southern end. Picks up south-east swell and is surfed all year.
Merewether (Ladies) · reef break, intermediate, best on ESE/SE swell with NW/W wind, all tides. Reef peak off Merewether Beach, the home of several Newcastle contests, working best on east-south-east swell with north-west wind. It is consistent but popular.
Nobbys Beach · beach break, intermediate, best on E/ENE/SE swell with W/NW/SW wind, low to mid tide. Beach break beside the breakwall at the harbour entrance with a reef section. It picks up east swells and can be sandy and good at low to mid tide.
Dixon Park · beach break, intermediate, best on E/ESE/SE swell with W/NW/SW wind, low to mid tide. Beach break just north of the Merewether Ocean Baths with strong peaks on south-east swells. Fewer crowds than Merewether Ladies; best at low to mid tide.

When to surf in Newcastle

Best months for intermediate surfers: May to July, September. For beginners: June to July, September. The water goes from about 18 °C in August (3/2 mm fullsuit) to 22 °C in April (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).

Month	Rideable days	Good days	Beginner days	Water
Jan	10	0	1	22 °C
Feb	5	0	1	22 °C
Mar	7	1	1	21 °C
Apr	13	3	5	22 °C
May	19	3	8	22 °C
Jun	14	4	11	20 °C
Jul	16	4	10	19 °C
Aug	13	3	8	18 °C
Sep	16	2	9	19 °C
Oct	12	0	4	20 °C
Nov	6	0	3	20 °C
Dec	5	0	2	22 °C

Days per month at the best third of the 4 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in Newcastle?

The best-known are Newcastle Beach, Merewether (Ladies), Nobbys Beach, Dixon Park. In all, 4 spots lie within 3 km: 3 beach breaks, 1 reef break.

Where can beginners surf in Newcastle?

Newcastle is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.

When is the best time to surf in Newcastle?

For intermediate surfers May to July, September. For beginners June to July, September.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Newcastle?

The sea goes from about 18 °C in August (3/2 mm fullsuit) to 22 °C in April (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).