Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
19.3°C
0.6° 

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 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,526 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ENE 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 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 26th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 26th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 27th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
28
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
6
2.2
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
6
2.1
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
6
2.2
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1
ENE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.3
ENE
8
3
S
8
3
S
9
2.3
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.4
S
8
1.5
SSE
8
0.9
S
8
0.9
S
9
0.6
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
194
440
306
149
370
222
100
388
327
114
233
187
935
1232
720
498
266
278
104
132
188
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
30
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
30
NE
15
N
10
N
25
NE
30
SSW
25
S
25
SW
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
10
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:46PM1.25m
6:33AM1.08m
6:28PM1.32m
7:06AM1.20m
7:09PM1.37m
7:40AM1.30m
7:50PM1.39m
8:16AM1.38m
8:31PM1.37m
8:53AM1.44m
9:13PM1.31m
9:32AM1.47m
9:58PM1.22m
Low Tide
11:23AM0.44m
00:19AM0.23m
12:10PM0.36m
00:53AM0.18m
12:54PM0.28m
1:27AM0.15m
1:38PM0.21m
2:01AM0.14m
2:22PM0.16m
2:37AM0.15m
3:08PM0.14m
3:13AM0.19m
3:56PM0.15m
3:51AM0.24m
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5:41
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5:39
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:33
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5:49
5:50
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5:51
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5:52
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10
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Temp °C
21
20
18
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16
25
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27
21
15
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Feels °C
20
16
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21
18
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24
24
17
11
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10
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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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