Fregate Island Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.58° S 55.95° E

Fregate Island Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fregate Island Reef sea temperature is
28.2°C
1.3° 

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


Fregate Island Reef surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,195 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fregate Island Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Fregate Island Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fregate Island Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 17th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 17th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 20th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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ESE
9
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1.1
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1.6
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2.3
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10
1.7
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11
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11
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1.7
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10
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10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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147
508
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367
435
579
774
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1020
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:52PM1.02m
6:17AM1.26m
6:23PM0.92m
6:49AM1.23m
6:52PM0.81m
7:22AM1.16m
7:20PM0.71m
7:58AM1.07m
7:49PM0.61m
8:40AM0.97m
8:21PM0.52m
9:40AM0.89m
9:36PM0.45m
Low Tide
12:03PM0.08m
11:52PM0.03m
12:42PM0.12m
00:17AM0.07m
1:20PM0.17m
00:41AM0.11m
2:00PM0.25m
1:04AM0.17m
2:46PM0.33m
1:25AM0.24m
3:57PM0.40m
1:45AM0.31m
6:20PM0.42m
2:01AM0.40m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Fregate Island Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fregate Island Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fregate Island Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fregate Island 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 (Fregate Island 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 Fregate Island 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.

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