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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 pm Thursday 13 Nov 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 Friday (Nov 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 14th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 19th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 20th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thu 20 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1001 | 843 | 813 | 778 | 805 | 669 | 392 | 237 | 229 | 711 | 799 | 1723 | 1280 | 1062 | 1174 | 1739 | 1379 | 1944 | 2549 | 2641 | 2206 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:41AM 11:05AM 0.77 0.72 | 1:05AM 0.68 | 6:11AM 11:33AM 0.66 0.70 | 12:32AM 0.79 | 11:55AM 0.68 | 12:37AM 0.92 | 12:15PM 0.66 | 12:53AM 1.04 | 12:34PM 0.64 | 1:13AM 1.13 | 12:53PM 0.61 | 1:36AM 1.20 | 1:12PM 0.59 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:05AM 0.70 | 7:49PM 4:02AM 0.47 0.65 | 8:31AM 0.65 | 5:03PM 0.47 | 6:42AM 0.58 | 5:01PM 0.41 | 7:11AM 0.52 | 5:13PM 0.35 | 7:40AM 0.48 | 5:31PM 0.29 | 8:09AM 0.45 | 5:51PM 0.24 | 8:39AM 0.44 | 6:12PM 0.20 | ||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thu 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | |
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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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