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Frenchmans Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Frenchmans Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
23.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Apr 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frenchmans Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 48 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 56 | 55 | 150 | 88 | 187 | 347 | 306 | 299 | 239 | 270 | 166 | 132 | 171 | 111 | 80 | 66 | 60 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:08PM 1.38 | 9:24AM 1.33 | 9:44PM 1.42 | 10:02AM 1.25 | 10:20PM 1.42 | 10:39AM 1.16 | 10:55PM 1.40 | 11:16AM 1.07 | 11:31PM 1.35 | 11:54AM 0.97 | 12:07AM 1.29 | 12:36PM 0.88 | 12:46AM 1.23 | 1:26PM 0.82 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:18AM 0.17 | 3:29PM 0.16 | 4:01AM 0.17 | 4:02PM 0.20 | 4:44AM 0.20 | 4:34PM 0.25 | 5:26AM 0.24 | 5:05PM 0.31 | 6:09AM 0.30 | 5:36PM 0.38 | 6:55AM 0.35 | 6:09PM 0.45 | 7:46AM 0.39 | 6:49PM 0.52 | ||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:39 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | |
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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.












