When should you surf Caves Beach today?
The strongest signal points around 6h with a 60/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Caves Beach surf today, Saturday 17 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Caves Beach (Newcastle NSW).
Best score today
606h
Now
2001:00
Waves
1.2 m
8 s
Wind
12 km/h
Onshore · E
Tide
▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 20:00
range 0.9 m
Light
06:11 → 19:07
Best windows today
6h60/100
1.2 m · 8 s · 5 km/h
7h50/100
1.2 m · 8 s · 8 km/h
8h20/100
1.2 m · 8 s · 13 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 7 s | 12 km/h · E | high tide |
| 01:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 7 s | 11 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | 40 | 1.2 m · 7 s | 8 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 40 | 1.2 m · 7 s | 8 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | 40 | 1.2 m · 7 s | 7 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 6 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | 60 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · E | low tide |
| 07:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 8 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 14 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 1.2 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 1.2 m · 8 s | 16 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.2 m · 8 s | 16 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 17 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 17 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 16 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 20 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 14 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 20 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · E | low tide |
| 21:00 | 20 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 8 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Caves Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Caves Beach suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Caves Beach.