Blacksmiths
Newcastle · Australia
Beach break by the piergood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Banks by the Swansea north wall. Best wind — W.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break by the pier |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | east |
| Working swell | from northeast — south |
| Coordinates | -33.076, 151.66 |
FAQ
Is Blacksmiths good for beginners?
Blacksmiths is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Blacksmiths today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#newcastle/blacksmiths. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Newcastle
- Stockton Beach — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates
- Nobbys — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Newcastle Beach — Beach break and reef, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Bar Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Dixon Park — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Merewether — Beach break and reefs, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Redhead — Beach break by the headland, beginners and intermediates
- Caves Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Catherine Hill Bay — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers