Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
18.5°C
0.1° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with S 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 8th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 8th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
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(10 max)
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2
2
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
ENE
9
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
9
0.5
S
12
0.8
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
10
1
SSW
6
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.4
S
8
2.5
S
9
2.1
S
9
1.5
S
8
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
1.7
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
52
53
403
196
66
123
62
45
80
805
340
235
230
257
1137
707
279
171
132
393
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
15
W
15
WSW
0
SSW
15
ENE
10
WNW
20
N
25
NW
20
W
10
SSW
20
SE
5
NW
10
NNW
15
SSE
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
25
S
Wind State
cross-off
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off
glassy
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off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
12:16PM1.29m
00:46AM0.93m
1:17PM1.27m
2:04AM0.84m
2:32PM1.27m
3:42AM0.82m
3:54PM1.30m
5:07AM0.88m
5:07PM1.36m
6:06AM0.98m
6:07PM1.43m
6:53AM1.09m
6:58PM1.47m
Low Tide
6:59PM0.31m
6:38AM0.37m
8:17PM0.34m
7:43AM0.43m
9:43PM0.32m
9:01AM0.44m
11:00PM0.26m
10:21AM0.41m
00:00AM0.19m
11:32AM0.34m
00:48AM0.12m
12:31PM0.25m
1:30AM0.08m
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6:09
6:07
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6:03
6:01
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5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
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Temp °C
27
26
18
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19
17
28
29
26
18
16
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22
22
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Feels °C
22
21
13
15
15
15
23
24
22
13
12
15
19
19
9
13
13
14
13
11
10
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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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