Newcastle Beach Forecast Detail

Newcastle Beach Weather Forecast

Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Newcastle Beach.

Weather updated AEDT

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Weather

Current conditions and 7 day outlook

Conditions here can shift quickly through the day, so use this as the broad weather picture alongside the separate wind and pressure sections below.

Last Reported

Current weather

19.7°C

Today

Possible shower.

Maximum

23.0°C

Minimum

13.0°C

Rain

40% chance

Tue

20 Oct

Possible shower.

Range

13.0°C to 23.0°C

Rain

40% chance

Wed

21 Oct

Shower or two developing.

Range

13.0°C to 24.0°C

Rain

0 to 3 mm · 50% chance

Thu

22 Oct

Shower or two.

Range

15.0°C to 23.0°C

Rain

0 to 9 mm · 70% chance

Fri

23 Oct

Possible shower.

Range

15.0°C to 24.0°C

Rain

0 to 1 mm · 40% chance

Sat

24 Oct

Partly cloudy.

Range

15.0°C to 28.0°C

Rain

0 to 1 mm · 30% chance

Sun

25 Oct

Showers.

Range

18.0°C to 28.0°C

Rain

1 to 15 mm · 90% chance

Mon

26 Oct

Showers.

Range

17.0°C to 25.0°C

Rain

1 to 15 mm · 80% chance

Newcastle Beach · Wind Forecast

Current wind and 7 day outlook

Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.

Last Reported

Current speed

13.0 km/h

Direction

E

Today max

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Reading the wind

Wind direction and strength can affect comfort, casting, and exposure around this location.

Wind gusts can be stronger than the average wind speed, so it's worth checking the gust forecast if you're planning to fish from an exposed location or need to know about potential changes in conditions.

Even modest wind can affect comfort and casting, especially where the water is exposed.

The marker shows the current wind direction, while the daily outlook below shows whether conditions are likely to build or ease over the coming days.

Tue

20 Oct

Max wind

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Wed

21 Oct

Max wind

—

Thu

22 Oct

Max wind

—

Fri

23 Oct

Max wind

—

Sat

24 Oct

Max wind

—

Sun

25 Oct

Max wind

—

Mon

26 Oct

Max wind

—

Newcastle Beach · Pressure Forecast

Barometric pressure

Pressure is most useful for fishing when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.

Last Reported

Pressure data unavailable
• Building trend

Interpretation

Pressure trend is still building from recent samples. Current pressure is available, but there needs to be more readings before it can be interpreted.

Pressure is only one signal. Wind, tide, solunar timing, water movement, and local structure still matter.

Pressure movement

Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.

Pressure trend chart will appear once more readings are available.

Newcastle Beach · Marine Forecast

Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature

Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.

Current marine state

Current wave

1.02 m

Max wave

1.18 m

Wave period

6.75 s

Swell

0.86 m

Wind wave

0.94 m

Water temp

19.8 C

Tue

20 Oct

Wave

1.18 m

Period

6.8 s

Swell

0.86 m

Wind wave

0.94 m

Wed

21 Oct

Wave

1.3 m

Period

6.75 s

Swell

0.98 m

Wind wave

0.86 m

Thu

22 Oct

Wave

1.54 m

Period

6 s

Swell

1.1 m

Wind wave

1.28 m

Fri

23 Oct

Wave

1.4 m

Period

6.45 s

Swell

1.04 m

Wind wave

1.16 m

Sat

24 Oct

Wave

1.52 m

Period

7.05 s

Swell

1.42 m

Wind wave

1.02 m

Sun

25 Oct

Wave

1.48 m

Period

7.95 s

Swell

1.4 m

Wind wave

0.5 m

Mon

26 Oct

Wave

1.74 m

Period

7.9 s

Swell

1.4 m

Wind wave

1.04 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: caution Water: cool

The wave conditions appear relatively calm in the currently available marine data.

Marine caution

Higher waves suggest a conservative approach, especially in exposed areas. Forecast wave heights are averages rather than peak conditions. Individual waves may exceed the forecast height at times. Wind and local chop can quickly affect comfort and control. Wave period around 6.8 s can influence how conditions feel on the water. Conditions in open water can change quickly, so keep checking throughout the session.

Water temperature

Water temperature is around 19.8 C, so accidental immersion should still be treated seriously. Cool or cold water can affect grip, coordination, and swimming ability. Hypothermia is a real risk, particularly if you become immersed in the water. Wind and rough water can increase the impact of an accidental immersion.

Check local marine warnings, ramps, vessel limits and current conditions before heading out.

Unsure about wave heights & boats? Check before heading out.

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