Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
17.4° C
1.1° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,531 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 13th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, strong winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sat
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.7
E
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
2.2
NE
6
2
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
1
S
12
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
10
0.5
ENE
10
2.2
SSW
8
2.1
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
0.9
S
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
61
141
143
372
643
334
133
71
70
289
81
92
52
597
917
372
465
352
107
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
N
10
N
20
NW
35
NE
45
NW
40
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
W
25
W
20
SW
10
ESE
10
W
10
WSW
10
ESE
0
WSW
Wind State
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
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off
off
cross-on
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High Tide
4:09PM1.31m
5:07AM0.85m
5:20PM1.39m
6:17AM0.91m
6:21PM1.47m
7:11AM0.99m
7:14PM1.54m
7:58AM1.07m
8:02PM1.57m
8:40AM1.15m
8:47PM1.55m
9:22AM1.21m
9:31PM1.49m
Low Tide
11:12PM0.29m
10:24AM0.37m
00:19AM0.19m
11:34AM0.33m
1:12AM0.11m
12:36PM0.26m
1:58AM0.04m
1:32PM0.20m
2:41AM0.01m
2:24PM0.15m
3:21AM0.01m
3:13PM0.14m
3:59AM0.03m
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6:37
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6:33
6:33
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5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
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4
Temp °C
15
13
17
18
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17
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15
Feels °C
12
10
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13
11
5
8
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11
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9
13
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6
10
11
10
12
12
14
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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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