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/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Shallows surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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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 Saturday (May 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shallows in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 18th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 18th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 18th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shallows over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 35 | 30 | 2058 | 1380 | 1723 | 1204 | 482 | 260 | 159 | 219 | 290 | 327 | 244 | 139 | 195 | 69 | 100 | 184 | 131 | 72 | 98 | 120 | 50 | 73 | 176 | 131 | 50 | 53 | 43 | 56 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:32PM 1.14 | 4:10AM 1.17 | 5:11PM 1.24 | 5:00AM 1.15 | 5:46PM 1.34 | 5:46AM 1.14 | 6:19PM 1.43 | 6:30AM 1.13 | 6:53PM 1.50 | 7:12AM 1.12 | 7:27PM 1.57 | 7:55AM 1.11 | 8:03PM 1.61 | 8:37AM 1.09 | 8:41PM 1.63 | 9:22AM 1.07 | 9:22PM 1.63 | 10:10AM 1.04 | 10:06PM 1.62 | 11:02AM 1.02 | 10:55PM 1.58 | 12:01PM 1.02 | 11:48PM 1.54 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:20PM 0.58 | 10:39AM 0.32 | 11:15PM 0.51 | 11:14AM 0.30 | 12:02AM 0.43 | 11:48AM 0.30 | 12:45AM 0.35 | 12:22PM 0.30 | 1:25AM 0.28 | 12:56PM 0.30 | 2:06AM 0.22 | 1:31PM 0.32 | 2:47AM 0.18 | 2:08PM 0.33 | 3:29AM 0.16 | 2:48PM 0.36 | 4:15AM 0.16 | 3:30PM 0.39 | 5:03AM 0.16 | 4:18PM 0.43 | 5:56AM 0.16 | 5:13PM 0.48 | 6:51AM 0.16 | |||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wed 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 |
| Sunset | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | - | 2 | 4 | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the E by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun 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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