Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Issued: 3 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
19.1° C

Normal for this time of year

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with 3,310 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4PM. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 5th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
6
1.3
NE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.8
SSW
7
1.1
S
12
1
S
10
1.1
S
8
3
S
11
3.5
S
12
3
S
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
140
109
53
30
12
23
62
347
183
171
2248
3310
2261
1406
1288
1273
1339
1544
2015
1724
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
20
NNE
30
NW
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
20
W
15
W
5
W
5
SSE
10
SSE
30
SSW
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
25
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
S
30
S
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
9:09PM1.48m
9:56AM1.01m
9:45PM1.46m
10:34AM1.03m
10:22PM1.43m
11:12AM1.06m
11:01PM1.39m
11:53AM1.09m
11:43PM1.32m
12:38PM1.12m
00:30AM1.23m
1:27PM1.16m
1:25AM1.14m
Low Tide
3:59AM0.13m
3:18PM0.37m
4:34AM0.13m
4:00PM0.39m
5:09AM0.15m
4:44PM0.41m
5:46AM0.18m
5:34PM0.44m
6:25AM0.22m
6:30PM0.46m
7:07AM0.26m
7:32PM0.47m
7:53AM0.30m
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clear
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rain showers
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rain showers
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
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4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
 mm
1
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
21
18
20
20
16
19
19
12
13
14
14
14
15
15
16
16
15
15
15
15
15
Feels °C
20
16
15
15
12
13
14
7
10
12
12
7
8
8
11
10
10
10
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.8
SSW
7
1.1
S
12
1
S
10
0.9
S
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
E
8
3
S
11
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
2.5
SE
11
Energy kJ
19
4
109
53
30
12
23
62
347
183
109
11
11
2261
14
14
13
24
21
18
1724
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
8
0.2
NNW
4
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.5
S
11
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
8
9
24
9
8
6
1
21
13
12
64
5
13
13
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
3
2
3
3
1
3
11
11
14
12
5
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
6
1.3
NE
7
0.8
NW
4
0.5
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
3
1.1
S
8
3
S
11
3.5
S
12
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SE
11
Energy kJ
15
140
18
8
16
13
10
2
1
171
2248
3310
1406
1288
1273
1339
1544
2015
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
11
52
58
9
97
129
119
0
0
13
13
148
237
270
198
198
198
74
74
23
74
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
7
5
5
3
6
4
2
4
5
9
5
5
4
9
7
5
9
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
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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