Merewether surf report
Newcastle's famous surf beach, with reef and sand banks for all levels.
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Tomorrow at Merewether (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 7am–3pm
Fun.
Glassy, no wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (3 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around head high (1.0m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and rising at 10am, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings easterly 9 kn around 3pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:11 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Merewether good?
- Best wind
- West-north-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A west-north-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Merewether for your level.
Watch out
Rocks at the southern end and a busy line-up.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Merewether?
Merewether is best with a west-north-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-east to south swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Merewether?
A west-north-westerly wind (WNW) blows straight offshore at Merewether, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Merewether good for beginners?
It can be. Merewether suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Merewether?
Rocks at the southern end and a busy line-up.
Nearby breaks
- Bar Beach 1.8 km
- Redhead 7.8 km
- Terrigal (The Haven) 62.1 km