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Caves Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Caves Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 27 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caves Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Caves Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caves Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 28th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 28th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves Beach over the next 12 days.
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Fri 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1173 | 1010 | 903 | 205 | 220 | 200 | 197 | 120 | 331 | 919 | 1473 | 1275 | 564 | 663 | 1193 | 1130 | 735 | 626 | 589 | 421 | 393 | 330 | 240 | 193 | 193 | 163 | 115 | 66 | 132 | 197 | 257 | 384 | 994 | 921 | 692 | 530 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:24AM 1.32 | 8:38PM 1.63 | 9:13AM 1.24 | 9:23PM 1.63 | 10:04AM 1.15 | 10:11PM 1.59 | 10:58AM 1.05 | 11:02PM 1.53 | 11:58AM 0.98 | 11:57PM 1.44 | 1:08PM 0.93 | 12:59AM 1.35 | 2:27PM 0.94 | 2:07AM 1.28 | 3:42PM 1.00 | 3:18AM 1.23 | 4:38PM 1.08 | 4:21AM 1.20 | 5:22PM 1.17 | 5:15AM 1.18 | 6:00PM 1.26 | 6:00AM 1.17 | 6:34PM 1.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:20AM 0.13 | 2:13PM 0.24 | 3:12AM 0.12 | 2:56PM 0.28 | 4:06AM 0.14 | 3:40PM 0.34 | 5:03AM 0.18 | 4:29PM 0.41 | 6:03AM 0.23 | 5:24PM 0.48 | 7:06AM 0.27 | 6:28PM 0.54 | 8:11AM 0.31 | 7:42PM 0.58 | 9:12AM 0.33 | 9:00PM 0.58 | 10:06AM 0.33 | 10:12PM 0.55 | 10:51AM 0.33 | 11:12PM 0.50 | 11:29AM 0.33 | 12:03AM 0.44 | 12:02PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Fri 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 |
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Rain (mm) | 9 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 3 | - | 6 | 3 | - | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 7 | 2 | - | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Caves Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caves Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Caves Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caves Beach 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 (Caves Beach) 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 Caves Beach 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.
Caves Beach is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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