Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 14 Nov 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.3° 

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 15 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 21 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 24 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,628 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Nov 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Sunday (Nov 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 15th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 21st Nov)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 24th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
6
0.4
E
12
0.6
ENE
10
1.4
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
6
1.1
S
7
1.1
S
8
1
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8
0.8
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7
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
15
0.8
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12
0.7
S
10
1.8
ENE
6
2
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
6
2.3
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
43
77
118
197
233
131
169
125
70
222
267
190
100
223
332
196
481
341
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
ENE
10
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
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NE
20
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross
cross
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cross-on
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
High Tide
1:04AM0.91m
12:44PM1.30m
1:55AM0.91m
1:28PM1.25m
2:49AM0.95m
2:18PM1.22m
3:44AM1.01m
3:14PM1.20m
4:34AM1.09m
4:14PM1.19m
5:22AM1.20m
5:15PM1.19m
Low Tide
6:17AM0.57m
7:52PM0.34m
7:08AM0.61m
8:36PM0.35m
8:08AM0.64m
9:20PM0.36m
9:12AM0.63m
10:04PM0.36m
10:16AM0.59m
10:49PM0.35m
11:18AM0.52m
11:33PM0.33m
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 mm
3
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Temp °C
21
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17
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Feels °C
20
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17
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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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