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Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) Surf Forecast
/ SA – East Coast (28 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 22 Oct 2025 ACDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) this week:
The surf forecast for Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 22) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 26) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 23rd Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 23rd Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 22nd Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2719 | 3348 | 1479 | 1242 | 1027 | 950 | 867 | 633 | 603 | 340 | 265 | 230 | 133 | 173 | 110 | 685 | 439 | 804 | 497 | 323 | 427 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:40PM 0.74 | 2:14AM 1.16 | 1:55PM 0.71 | 2:37AM 1.20 | 2:08PM 0.68 | 3:02AM 1.21 | 2:20PM 0.65 | 3:28AM 1.19 | 2:25PM 0.61 | 3:56AM 1.15 | 2:08PM 0.58 | 4:27AM 1.08 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:59PM 0.20 | 8:36AM 0.39 | 7:13PM 0.16 | 9:04AM 0.42 | 7:28PM 0.15 | 9:34AM 0.46 | 7:43PM 0.14 | 10:12AM 0.51 | 7:57PM 0.15 | 11:21AM 0.56 | 8:10PM 0.17 | 8:19PM 0.20 | |||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for SA - East Coast
The wind is still cross-off at Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) (light winds from the WNW at Mount Terrible Radar 29 km from Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies)). A 4.2m groundswell from the SW is too big for here
29 km away, 1 h 27 min ago
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Information about the Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) 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 (Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies)) 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 Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) 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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