Surf spot

Kingsley Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Kingsley Beach in Australia, NSW, Newcastle. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Newcastle
Coordinates: -32.7879, 152.1040

Metric
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Wave height (m)	2	1.9	1.8	1.9	2	2	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.3	0.5	1.6	1.5	1.8	1.5	1.4	1.3	2.3	1.8	2.4	3.3	3.3	3.1	2.9	2.8	2.7	2.4	2.3	2.2	2.1	1.9	1.7	1.6	1.5
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	S	S	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	S	S	S	S	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	8.9	9.1	9.2	9.7	10	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.2	10.3	10.2	10.2	10.3	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.2	10.1	10.1	10.1	10.1	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.5	6.8	6.8	8.8	9.4	10.6	7	7.3	7.8	9.1	10.2	11.2	11	10.5	10.6	9.8	8.9	8.6	8.2	8.2	7.8	7.5	7.4	7.3	7.2	7.2	8.3	8.5	8.6	8.7
Wave energy (kJ)	615	585	555	658	768	807	806	741	672	573	525	489	444	385	354	312	278	245	214	194	178	156	136	60	68	64	50	40	31	48	48	20	27	280	289	531	468	464	422	1126	712	1125	1704	1572	1292	1087	969	807	652	572	511	451	493	437	398	355
Wind speed (km/h)	3	8.2	6.1	4.9	15.5	19.6	18.1	13.8	12.2	7.4	5.4	6.8	19	25.1	23.2	16.1	10.9	7.7	6.2	4.3	13.8	23.4	12.8	12	10.1	7.3	7.8	15.1	21.4	16.7	13	19.6	32.2	35.7	33.7	36.8	37.2	38	36.4	33.4	30	28.2	28.1	20.4	25.1	18.1	15.4	9.3	8.6	9.7	10.8	6.3	6.8	16.2	16.6	11.5
Wind direction	ENEGlassy	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	SEGlassy	ESECross	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	ENECross-off	ECross	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NEGlassy	ECross	NECross-off	NECross-off	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	WNWCross-off	NWCross-off	SWCross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWBlown out	SSWOnshore	SSWBlown out	SSWBlown out	SSWBlown out	SBlown out	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SWCross-on	WCross	WCross	WNWCross	WNWCross-off	ESECross-on	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NOffshore

Kingsley Beach, in Newcastle, New South Wales, is a scenic east-facing beach break set along the city’s coastline, with a mix of exposed ocean swell and nearby headlands that can help shape the waves. It’s generally known more as a local surf spot than a major destination break, offering fun, punchy surf when conditions line up.

Surf character

Type: Beach break
Wave quality: Can be playful and enjoyable, but often best with the right swell direction and wind
Consistency: Moderately consistent, typical of Newcastle’s coastal beaches
Skill level: Best for intermediate surfers, though it can also be suitable for beginners on smaller days
Crowds: Can be busy during good conditions, especially close to Newcastle’s more popular surf areas

Conditions

Best swell: Usually benefits from south to southeast swells common on the NSW coast
Best wind: Light offshore or calm winds
Tide: Like many beach breaks, tide can affect shape and peak quality; mid-tide is often a good place to start
Hazards: Be aware of rips, shifting sandbanks, and changing surf conditions

Vibe and setting

Kingsley Beach has a relaxed local feel and is backed by the broader Newcastle coastal environment, with beaches, walking paths, and coastal scenery nearby. It’s a good spot if you want a less famous but still solid surf option in the Newcastle area.