Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
18.4°C
0.1° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 3,362 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 12th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 16th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Night
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(10 max)
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3
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
10
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
1.1
NE
6
0.9
NE
7
0.6
ENE
6
2.1
S
6
3
S
9
4
S
10
4
S
10
3
S
10
3
S
10
2.1
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
386
425
307
198
164
184
136
132
82
98
63
26
365
1663
3362
3218
1999
1432
677
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
S
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
30
ENE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NW
10
S
15
SE
40
S
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
S
25
SW
25
S
10
SW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:53AM1.34m
9:09PM1.39m
9:32AM1.37m
9:49PM1.29m
10:11AM1.36m
10:29PM1.16m
10:50AM1.32m
11:09PM1.03m
11:31AM1.26m
11:51PM0.91m
12:14PM1.19m
00:40AM0.81m
Low Tide
2:46AM0.07m
2:59PM0.12m
3:22AM0.10m
3:45PM0.14m
3:57AM0.16m
4:31PM0.19m
4:31AM0.22m
5:19PM0.26m
5:05AM0.30m
6:09PM0.33m
5:41AM0.38m
7:06PM0.39m
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5:56
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:42
5:43
5:43
5:44
5:45
5:45
 mm
2
1
1
Temp °C
16
17
17
16
19
19
16
23
21
20
19
17
14
13
14
14
12
14
13
Feels °C
16
15
14
13
15
13
12
19
19
18
17
15
7
3
5
7
8
9
11
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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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