Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
18.8° C
0.3° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 6,719 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with SE 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 9th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 16th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 16th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Wed morning).

Thu
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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3
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2
2
2
1
1
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1
0
0
0
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0
0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
0.9
ESE
12
1
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.7
S
7
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
S
8
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSW
10
0.1
S
15
1.8
S
7
4.5
SSE
9
5
SSE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
614
502
627
592
408
220
234
261
109
58
32
49
43
33
17
14
22
5
330
3316
4570
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
5
WNW
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
NW
10
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
30
WNW
25
W
20
WNW
20
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
W
20
WSW
45
S
40
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:45AM0.97m
4:29PM1.36m
5:06AM0.95m
5:32PM1.45m
6:18AM0.96m
6:30PM1.53m
7:19AM0.99m
7:23PM1.60m
8:12AM1.03m
8:14PM1.64m
9:00AM1.08m
9:02PM1.64m
9:47AM1.12m
Low Tide
9:59PM0.42m
9:40AM0.35m
11:16PM0.34m
10:39AM0.35m
00:25AM0.24m
11:40AM0.33m
1:24AM0.15m
12:40PM0.30m
2:16AM0.07m
1:37PM0.26m
3:03AM0.03m
2:31PM0.24m
3:49AM0.01m
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6
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11
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Temp °C
15
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Feels °C
13
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14
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7
11
9
7
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9
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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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