Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Issued: 9 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
19.3° 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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 630 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 10PM. 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 24th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 24th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 24th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.4
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.4
SE
6
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
SE
8
0.8
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
146
264
432
139
176
159
102
96
116
84
149
297
224
327
96
94
101
86
38
54
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
SE
5
SW
5
SSW
10
S
5
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
N
15
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:34AM1.01m
4:30PM1.26m
4:39AM0.95m
5:20PM1.31m
5:40AM0.92m
6:04PM1.36m
6:31AM0.91m
6:44PM1.40m
7:17AM0.91m
7:22PM1.44m
7:59AM0.93m
7:58PM1.46m
8:39AM0.95m
Low Tide
9:39AM0.36m
10:59PM0.46m
10:25AM0.38m
00:00AM0.41m
11:09AM0.38m
00:50AM0.35m
11:52AM0.37m
1:33AM0.29m
12:35PM0.36m
2:13AM0.23m
1:16PM0.36m
2:49AM0.19m
1:57PM0.36m
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
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4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
 mm
7
4
1
1
1
2
2
12
5
3
5
1
Temp °C
15
15
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
16
14
15
16
16
17
17
17
16
16
17
18
Feels °C
12
11
12
12
12
13
13
13
14
15
12
13
15
14
13
14
15
13
13
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
7
1.2
S
7
0.3
S
13
1.8
S
8
1
ESE
6
0.8
S
7
1.3
SSE
7
1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
SE
8
0.8
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.5
ESE
12
0.7
ESE
11
0.3
S
14
0.7
SE
8
1.1
ESE
6
1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.7
ENE
6
Energy kJ
116
146
31
432
64
66
159
102
96
116
84
149
87
107
36
67
94
101
86
33
30
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
8
0.2
S
12
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
8
1
S
7
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
S
17
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.6
NE
5
0.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
46
12
6
1
108
11
18
78
69
54
50
15
51
40
40
14
9
9
18
14
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
E
9
0.1
NE
7
0.1
S
15
0.6
SSE
6
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
6
0.2
E
10
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
14
6
2
5
28
3
3
4
4
5
26
24
13
2
1
8
21
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
8
1.4
SE
6
1.4
SE
7
1
ESE
6
0.9
SSE
4
1.5
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
6
0.6
NE
4
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NE
6
Energy kJ
264
139
176
88
29
297
224
327
96
10
38
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
14
14
74
74
21
13
14
0
0
13
13
21
22
52
41
263
20
2
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
5
6
6
5
5
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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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