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Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 06 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
21.4°C
1.5° 

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 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,514 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Saturday (Nov 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 7th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 8th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 10th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
8
0.7
SSE
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0.9
ENE
4
3.5
S
9
3.5
S
9
3.5
S
9
3
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9
2.5
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SSE
10
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SSE
12
2.5
SSE
11
2.2
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
6
1.9
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
49
24
1654
1775
1736
1299
1251
1845
2514
1465
1121
666
349
216
208
336
235
163
Wind (km/h)
10
N
5
NE
20
ESE
35
SSW
40
SSW
40
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSE
10
WSW
10
ENE
30
ENE
10
WSW
10
N
30
ESE
30
S
20
S
20
SE
10
ENE
Wind State
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High Tide
7:39AM1.44m
7:59PM1.23m
8:19AM1.51m
8:43PM1.19m
8:58AM1.54m
9:25PM1.14m
9:35AM1.55m
10:07PM1.08m
10:13AM1.52m
10:49PM1.02m
10:50AM1.48m
11:31PM0.97m
Low Tide
1:13AM0.28m
1:59PM0.28m
1:51AM0.28m
2:47PM0.24m
2:28AM0.29m
3:32PM0.22m
3:05AM0.31m
4:16PM0.21m
3:41AM0.34m
4:59PM0.23m
4:17AM0.39m
5:42PM0.25m
4:54AM0.45m
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Feels °C
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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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