Shallows Surf Guide
Shallows in Newcastle is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast.. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. It very rarely gets crowded here. Beware of rocks and sharks.
Shallows Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 19.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Shallows:
The best conditions reported for surf at Shallows occur when a East-northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southwest.
Shallows Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 07:22 Local time| Jeudi 04 | ||||
| 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | 4PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross | cross | cross | cross |
















