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Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
21.1°C
1.6° 

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 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 1st Nov)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 4th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 30th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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S
10
1.3
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13
1.1
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13
0.9
S
12
1.6
NE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
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0.9
ENE
8
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10
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0.9
ENE
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.6
S
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
569
407
214
196
83
64
81
125
48
61
214
251
145
84
327
254
55
113
149
131
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
30
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
30
NNE
10
NNW
0
NW
20
ESE
15
SSE
10
E
20
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
SW
0
SSE
20
ENE
15
N
25
W
20
WNW
30
NW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
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on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
11:46AM1.55m
00:41AM1.01m
12:42PM1.49m
1:48AM0.97m
1:45PM1.42m
3:03AM0.98m
2:55PM1.36m
4:19AM1.04m
4:09PM1.32m
5:22AM1.13m
5:19PM1.29m
6:14AM1.24m
6:19PM1.28m
Low Tide
6:45PM0.22m
6:07AM0.46m
7:48PM0.26m
7:12AM0.52m
8:54PM0.29m
8:28AM0.55m
9:58PM0.30m
9:47AM0.54m
10:56PM0.30m
11:03AM0.49m
11:47PM0.30m
12:10PM0.42m
00:32AM0.29m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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16
19
13
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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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