Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
17.8° C
0.8° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with 746 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
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2
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1
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1
1
0
1
1
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1
2
0
2
2
0
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
13
1.4
SE
12
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
7
0.7
SSW
5
0.4
E
10
1
S
8
1
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.3
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.2
S
9
1
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
698
914
558
273
191
89
25
9
28
32
133
132
228
258
367
234
225
143
41
40
15
Wind (km/h)
10
N
20
NE
10
N
15
NNW
25
NW
10
WNW
20
W
10
SSW
15
WNW
15
W
20
S
10
W
5
NW
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
W
15
E
5
WNW
5
NW
20
ENE
20
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
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High Tide
10:36AM1.16m
10:36PM1.35m
11:15AM1.19m
11:18PM1.26m
11:58AM1.20m
00:04AM1.15m
12:47PM1.22m
00:59AM1.02m
1:45PM1.23m
2:08AM0.91m
2:54PM1.26m
3:35AM0.85m
4:09PM1.31m
Low Tide
4:25PM0.27m
5:06AM0.13m
5:13PM0.30m
5:43AM0.19m
6:08PM0.34m
6:24AM0.25m
7:11PM0.37m
7:11AM0.31m
8:25PM0.39m
8:07AM0.36m
9:49PM0.36m
9:13AM0.38m
11:12PM0.29m
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6:43
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5:15
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Temp °C
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16
15
21
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18
13
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Feels °C
14
12
11
16
15
12
12
14
7
13
11
9
12
11
9
12
11
11
14
13
12
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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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