Frenchmans Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 AEDT
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Frenchmans Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
23.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 2nd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 6th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 5th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
S
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.1
S
1.5
S
2
SE
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.3
ESE
1
E
0.9
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)127756136667999999999109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)48545450565515088187347306299239270166132171111806660
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
10
SE
5
NNE
20
ENE
10
N
10
NNW
20
NE
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
oncrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:08PM
1.38
9:24AM
1.33
9:44PM
1.42
10:02AM
1.25
10:20PM
1.42
10:39AM
1.16
10:55PM
1.40
11:16AM
1.07
11:31PM
1.35
11:54AM
0.97
12:07AM
1.29
12:36PM
0.88
12:46AM
1.23
1:26PM
0.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:18AM
0.17
3:29PM
0.16
4:01AM
0.17
4:02PM
0.20
4:44AM
0.20
4:34PM
0.25
5:26AM
0.24
5:05PM
0.31
6:09AM
0.30
5:36PM
0.38
6:55AM
0.35
6:09PM
0.45
7:46AM
0.39
6:49PM
0.52
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise-7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:09-
Sunset--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:42--6:39
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212122212122212020202020201920192226242223
Feels °C (?)202221202221191817171617181918162124232424
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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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