Beach conditions
Newcastle has a reputation for being one of the best surfing locations in Australia. Surfing, body boarding and swimming are very popular activities. To check out current beach conditions see below:
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Date |
24th May 2013 |
| Weather | Windy overcast day |
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Surf Conditions |
Rough and dangerous surf on all beaches |
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Best Beaches are |
Ocean baths are the best for a swim |
|
Water Temp |
19 degrees. |
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Conditions for the remainder of the day |
Conditions will remain the same for the next 24 hours
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Wind strength |
Gusty |
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Wind Direction |
SE |
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Swell Size |
2m-2.5m |
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Swell direction |
SSE |
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Tide Times & Height |
Low tide 1pm (0.38m); High Tide 7.33pm (1.97m); |
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Merewether Baths |
Open but not patrolled |
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Newcastle Baths |
Open |
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Additional Information |
Nobbys, Bar Beach and Newcastle Ocean Baths are patrolled by Council Lifeguards from 8am - 4.30pm seven day a week from 6 May until 19 Augusr 2013. All other beaches are not patrolled. Merewether Ocean Baths is open but unpatrolled. |
PLUS tune into Radio 2HD on frequency 1143 at 8:30am and 3:30pm during daylight savings or check PRIME weather reports for the latest information on beach conditions.
Note: conditions are at the time of uploading and can change rapidly ALWAYS check current weather reports and REMEMBER; ask the Lifeguard on duty if you are in any doubt about swimming or surfing conditions - they are there to help you.
To check out the current conditions at some of Newcastle's beaches visit the following webcam for that beach.
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City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000