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Zenith Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Zenith Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 25 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zenith Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Zenith Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zenith Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zenith Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 19 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 278 | 242 | 152 | 166 | 168 | 205 | 827 | 848 | 1755 | 1115 | 809 | 314 | 159 | 214 | 326 | 264 | 1187 | 3969 | 3233 | 3050 | 2160 | 1885 | 1374 | 942 | 559 | 522 | 404 | 137 | 90 | 56 | 78 | 110 | 115 | 77 | 43 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross | cross- off | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:35PM 1.65 | 6:49AM 1.66 | 7:18PM 1.78 | 7:40AM 1.65 | 8:02PM 1.88 | 8:29AM 1.59 | 8:47PM 1.93 | 9:20AM 1.50 | 9:33PM 1.94 | 10:12AM 1.40 | 10:22PM 1.90 | 11:08AM 1.28 | 11:13PM 1.82 | 12:10PM 1.19 | 12:08AM 1.72 | 1:22PM 1.14 | 1:09AM 1.62 | 2:42PM 1.14 | 2:15AM 1.54 | 3:51PM 1.20 | 3:21AM 1.48 | 4:44PM 1.28 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:16PM 0.30 | 12:40AM 0.37 | 12:59PM 0.27 | 1:33AM 0.27 | 1:41PM 0.27 | 2:26AM 0.21 | 2:23PM 0.29 | 3:19AM 0.19 | 3:07PM 0.35 | 4:13AM 0.21 | 3:52PM 0.42 | 5:11AM 0.25 | 4:40PM 0.52 | 6:12AM 0.32 | 5:33PM 0.61 | 7:18AM 0.37 | 6:35PM 0.70 | 8:24AM 0.41 | 7:47PM 0.75 | 9:25AM 0.43 | 9:04PM 0.76 | 10:15AM 0.44 | 10:14PM 0.73 | |||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 7 | 1 | 39 | 26 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, near gales from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Zenith Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zenith Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zenith Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zenith 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 (Zenith 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 Zenith 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.
Zenith Beach is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Port Stephens. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Stephens. Port Stephens has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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