Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Issued: 9 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
19.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Frenchmans Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Frenchmans Reef surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Frenchmans Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Frenchmans Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 16 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 10th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 14th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 17th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frenchmans Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.5
S
11
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.2
S
6
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.4
S
14
0.6
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
69
59
77
48
36
27
23
20
19
23
46
56
69
76
123
66
55
66
68
125
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NW
10
WNW
5
NE
10
SW
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
W
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
NW
5
NNW
10
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
3:04AM1.17m
4:03PM1.28m
4:12AM1.13m
4:58PM1.39m
5:19AM1.11m
5:50PM1.49m
6:23AM1.10m
6:42PM1.58m
7:23AM1.09m
7:32PM1.65m
8:18AM1.09m
8:22PM1.69m
9:11AM1.08m
Low Tide
9:28AM0.34m
10:18PM0.46m
10:17AM0.34m
11:25PM0.38m
11:08AM0.33m
00:28AM0.29m
12:00PM0.32m
1:27AM0.20m
12:51PM0.31m
2:22AM0.13m
1:43PM0.31m
3:15AM0.09m
2:36PM0.32m
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
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cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
part cloud
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
17
20
21
20
19
18
17
17
17
17
20
21
19
21
19
17
18
18
17
17
18
Feels °C
14
18
19
18
20
18
17
18
18
17
19
19
17
20
17
16
18
19
18
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.4
S
11
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.2
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
13
40
38
77
48
36
21
18
18
19
23
46
56
69
76
123
66
55
66
68
65
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ESE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.4
S
14
0.6
S
13
Energy kJ
16
40
59
36
18
17
27
23
3
9
16
14
12
4
4
82
58
19
13
59
125
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
16
0.3
SE
5
Energy kJ
7
21
19
5
5
20
8
8
7
6
4
4
3
3
10
42
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.3
SW
2
0.4
SSW
4
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
N
2
0.4
NW
3
0.2
WNW
2
0.5
SSW
4
Energy kJ
107
69
37
1
6
1
1
2
1
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
58
2
9
0
0
0
0
0
356
145
0
58
0
0
20
0
0
13
0
0
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
7
8
4
5
3
3
2
3
3
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Frenchmans Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Frenchmans Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Frenchmans Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Frenchmans Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Frenchmans Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Frenchmans Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Frenchmans Reef is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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