Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
18.0° C
0.4° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with 1,365 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 28th Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
9
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
1.9
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.9
S
11
1.9
S
11
1.9
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.4
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
11
1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
24
17
23
5
4
668
390
826
795
710
541
341
378
318
636
458
234
227
198
89
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
30
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
SSE
10
W
10
SW
20
S
15
SSW
10
SW
10
E
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
NW
15
SSW
20
S
10
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
7:33PM1.39m
8:15AM0.96m
8:08PM1.43m
8:50AM1.02m
8:44PM1.45m
9:24AM1.08m
9:20PM1.45m
10:00AM1.13m
9:57PM1.42m
10:36AM1.16m
10:36PM1.35m
11:15AM1.19m
11:18PM1.26m
Low Tide
12:55PM0.34m
2:19AM0.13m
1:37PM0.30m
2:51AM0.09m
2:18PM0.28m
3:23AM0.07m
2:59PM0.26m
3:56AM0.07m
3:41PM0.26m
4:30AM0.09m
4:25PM0.27m
5:06AM0.13m
5:13PM0.30m
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6:48
6:47
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6:45
6:45
6:43
6:43
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5:12
5:12
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
 mm
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6
Temp °C
19
20
15
17
17
11
12
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16
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16
15
Feels °C
14
14
10
10
10
5
8
9
11
10
11
10
14
13
12
16
16
14
12
12
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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