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Shallows Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Shallows surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 22 Dec 2024 AEDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shallows this week:
The surf forecast for Shallows over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shallows in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 25th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 25th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shallows over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 136 | 270 | 179 | 117 | 32 | 525 | 1275 | 646 | 2106 | 1026 | 961 | 692 | 461 | 370 | 184 | 111 | 69 | 57 | 266 | 246 | 72 | 83 | 35 | 53 | 10 | 9 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | glass | on | on | off | off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:58PM 1.23 | 3:22AM 1.13 | 2:51PM 1.12 | 4:14AM 1.19 | 3:50PM 1.04 | 5:02AM 1.26 | 4:53PM 0.98 | 5:46AM 1.34 | 5:54PM 0.97 | 6:28AM 1.42 | 6:50PM 0.97 | 7:09AM 1.50 | 7:40PM 1.00 | 7:49AM 1.57 | 8:26PM 1.02 | 8:29AM 1.63 | 9:09PM 1.05 | 9:09AM 1.68 | 9:52PM 1.07 | 9:50AM 1.71 | 10:37PM 1.09 | 10:31AM 1.71 | 11:23PM 1.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:43PM 0.32 | 9:03AM 0.63 | 9:25PM 0.35 | 10:19AM 0.62 | 10:09PM 0.38 | 11:28AM 0.57 | 10:54PM 0.40 | 12:26PM 0.49 | 11:39PM 0.40 | 1:15PM 0.40 | 12:25AM 0.40 | 1:59PM 0.31 | 1:09AM 0.38 | 2:40PM 0.24 | 1:52AM 0.36 | 3:21PM 0.17 | 2:34AM 0.34 | 4:01PM 0.12 | 3:16AM 0.32 | 4:42PM 0.08 | 3:59AM 0.33 | 5:23PM 0.06 | 4:45AM 0.35 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Shallows Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shallows provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shallows can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shallows 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 (Shallows) 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 Shallows 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 Shallows, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 8 km (5 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 22 km (14 miles) away, Cessnock, Port Stephens and Central Coast.
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