Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Issued: 9 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
18.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 2,904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
!
!
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.4
SE
11
2.1
SSE
11
1.9
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2304
2904
2330
1630
1227
999
709
614
492
373
496
399
230
168
121
85
35
24
34
22
42
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
30
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
S
15
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
10
NW
10
NW
20
NW
20
NW
30
W
25
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:27PM1.16m
1:25AM1.14m
2:23PM1.21m
2:29AM1.04m
3:25PM1.28m
3:45AM0.97m
4:29PM1.36m
5:06AM0.95m
5:32PM1.45m
6:18AM0.96m
6:30PM1.53m
7:19AM0.99m
7:23PM1.60m
Low Tide
7:32PM0.47m
7:53AM0.30m
8:43PM0.46m
8:44AM0.34m
9:59PM0.42m
9:40AM0.35m
11:16PM0.34m
10:39AM0.35m
00:25AM0.24m
11:40AM0.33m
1:24AM0.15m
12:40PM0.30m
2:16AM0.07m
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:54
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4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
 mm
2
2
3
2
7
3
1
1
Temp °C
16
16
16
16
16
15
14
15
14
15
15
14
17
18
13
17
17
11
18
19
13
Feels °C
11
10
11
11
12
11
13
13
12
13
13
13
13
13
9
10
10
5
12
14
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
15
3
SE
11
0.8
ESE
14
2.4
SE
11
1.9
SSE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
11
Energy kJ
171
2330
223
1227
726
709
614
492
373
496
399
230
168
121
85
29
23
34
22
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
1
ESE
13
1.3
ESE
12
0.8
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.1
S
16
0.6
SE
12
0.1
S
21
0.2
ESE
16
0.7
ESE
13
0.8
ESE
12
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
6
20
335
421
130
38
5
126
8
25
156
161
49
26
35
24
8
7
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
NNW
4
0.3
SE
8
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
12
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
5
8
6
6
5
4
7
4
5
4
2
10
9
9
10
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.1
SSE
11
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.7
NW
4
0.6
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.5
WNW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.6
W
3
Energy kJ
2304
2904
1630
999
1
2
4
12
8
6
6
6
1
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
21
74
163
117
21
0
0
13
0
0
13
0
0
2
2
23
0
2
2
97
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
2
5
5
9
9
7
1
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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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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