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Banzai Surf Forecast
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Banzai surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 20 Mar 2025 AEDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banzai this week:
The surf forecast for Banzai over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banzai in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 21st Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 25th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 25th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banzai over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 128 | 145 | 154 | 79 | 70 | 57 | 40 | 30 | 29 | 37 | 53 | 43 | 39 | 47 | 118 | 348 | 298 | 252 | 229 | 247 | 96 | 78 | 119 | 270 | 140 | 98 | 171 | 130 | 131 | 257 | 569 | 515 | 1147 | 1577 | 1565 | 2239 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:41PM 0.99 | 1:03AM 1.30 | 1:36PM 0.92 | 2:01AM 1.27 | 2:54PM 0.88 | 3:12AM 1.27 | 4:25PM 0.89 | 4:26AM 1.32 | 5:37PM 0.97 | 5:29AM 1.40 | 6:31PM 1.08 | 6:24AM 1.50 | 7:17PM 1.22 | 7:14AM 1.58 | 7:59PM 1.36 | 8:01AM 1.62 | 8:40PM 1.49 | 8:48AM 1.62 | 9:21PM 1.60 | 9:36AM 1.56 | 10:02PM 1.67 | 10:25AM 1.46 | 10:45PM 1.70 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:22PM 0.48 | 7:54AM 0.48 | 7:07PM 0.54 | 9:08AM 0.50 | 8:13PM 0.58 | 10:27AM 0.46 | 9:38PM 0.59 | 11:33AM 0.37 | 10:57PM 0.54 | 12:24PM 0.25 | 12:02AM 0.45 | 1:08PM 0.14 | 12:58AM 0.34 | 1:48PM 0.04 | 1:49AM 0.23 | 2:27PM -0.01 | 2:39AM 0.13 | 3:06PM -0.03 | 3:29AM 0.06 | 3:45PM 0.01 | 4:21AM 0.03 | 4:24PM 0.09 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Banzai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Banzai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Banzai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Banzai 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 (Banzai) 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 Banzai 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 Banzai, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Central Coast which is 18 km (11 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 28 km (17 miles) away, Dee Why, Hornsby and Mosman.
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