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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 4 pm Wednesday 02 Apr 2025 AEDT
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 Wednesday (Apr 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caves Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 06) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 2nd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 7th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 2nd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 2168 | 1259 | 653 | 419 | 223 | 151 | 133 | 99 | 90 | 112 | 408 | 235 | 251 | 76 | 61 | 272 | 1420 | 542 | 422 | 216 | 145 | 153 | 205 | 177 | 158 | 95 | 48 | 84 | 78 | 59 | 57 | 31 | 14 | 52 | 190 | 135 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:17AM 1.44 | 1:00PM 0.98 | 1:13AM 1.37 | 2:11PM 0.88 | 2:20AM 1.31 | 3:41PM 0.85 | 3:37AM 1.26 | 5:12PM 0.89 | 4:55AM 1.25 | 6:13PM 0.98 | 6:00AM 1.27 | 6:58PM 1.08 | 6:52AM 1.29 | 7:35PM 1.17 | 7:36AM 1.29 | 8:09PM 1.26 | 8:15AM 1.28 | 8:41PM 1.33 | 8:50AM 1.25 | 9:13PM 1.38 | 9:25AM 1.21 | 9:44PM 1.40 | 9:59AM 1.16 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:49PM 0.33 | 7:08AM 0.24 | 6:39PM 0.41 | 8:17AM 0.30 | 7:40PM 0.49 | 9:35AM 0.32 | 8:54PM 0.53 | 10:51AM 0.31 | 10:16PM 0.53 | 11:53AM 0.29 | 11:33PM 0.49 | 12:41PM 0.26 | 12:34AM 0.42 | 1:19PM 0.23 | 1:25AM 0.36 | 1:53PM 0.22 | 2:09AM 0.31 | 2:24PM 0.21 | 2:49AM 0.27 | 2:53PM 0.22 | 3:27AM 0.26 | 3:23PM 0.24 | 4:04AM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Wed 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 |
| Sunset | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). 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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