Frenchmans Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 30 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
25.1° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 31st Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 5th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 5th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.9
ENE
0.4
S
0.9
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
E
1.3
S
2.1
SSE
2.3
SSE
2.3
SSE
2.2
SE
Period(s) (?)99981613161561176777769888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4523262021141788524315353398211764664849108651688591603
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
ESE
5
NNE
0
NE
15
E
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
ENE
10
NNE
5
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
5
NNE
15
SSE
20
SW
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
SE
25
SE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:53PM
1.22
8:02AM
1.40
8:32PM
1.31
8:44AM
1.38
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:43PM
0.16
1:46AM
0.25
2:20PM
0.15
2:34AM
0.20
2:56PM
0.14
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
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--
Sunset-6:52--6:51--6:49--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:44-
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202120202121212321212321222222212121202021
Feels °C (?)192018212019212219222220232222212020201819
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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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