Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Issued: 3 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
19.4° 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 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, ENE swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
S
13
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
111
137
166
179
173
166
179
198
198
265
222
234
173
123
123
86
86
85
77
51
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NW
5
NW
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
25
NW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
5
WSW
10
E
5
NW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
8:22PM1.69m
9:11AM1.08m
9:12PM1.68m
10:03AM1.08m
10:02PM1.64m
10:55AM1.08m
10:52PM1.57m
11:47AM1.09m
11:43PM1.46m
12:41PM1.10m
00:35AM1.34m
1:38PM1.12m
1:30AM1.22m
Low Tide
3:15AM0.09m
2:36PM0.32m
4:06AM0.08m
3:30PM0.34m
4:56AM0.09m
4:26PM0.37m
5:45AM0.13m
5:24PM0.41m
6:33AM0.18m
6:24PM0.45m
7:20AM0.24m
7:29PM0.49m
8:07AM0.29m
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
 mm
2
Temp °C
17
17
17
18
18
20
20
18
20
19
17
20
19
17
19
19
17
15
15
14
13
Feels °C
15
15
16
17
16
20
19
17
17
16
14
15
15
13
15
15
13
13
13
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
7
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
56
111
137
151
179
173
166
179
198
198
265
222
234
173
123
123
86
86
85
77
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
9
Energy kJ
80
25
99
166
97
82
76
47
25
14
23
43
60
33
40
62
50
37
35
31
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
6
0.3
S
8
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
18
0.3
NE
7
0.2
S
9
0.1
NE
6
0.1
SW
4
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
NE
5
0.2
S
20
Energy kJ
33
12
12
18
8
4
3
3
8
6
7
6
1
1
3
1
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
NNW
3
0.7
NNW
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.6
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
S
3
Energy kJ
8
4
3
3
6
9
26
10
7
2
2
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
22
11
2
11
0
0
52
0
0
11
11
11
9
9
2
9
0
0
52
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
4
7
4
7
4
9
6
6
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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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