Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
17.6° C
0.9° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 804 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 11th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 17th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 17th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
3
2
2
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
10
0.9
SSW
7
1.5
S
11
1.6
S
12
1.2
S
10
1
S
9
1
S
8
1.1
S
7
1.7
S
9
1.4
S
8
1
S
7
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.9
S
7
1.4
S
7
1
S
7
1.5
S
6
2.3
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
115
91
584
674
273
164
140
124
440
260
103
157
181
203
387
194
89
188
713
Wind (km/h)
35
W
25
W
15
W
20
WNW
20
W
10
NNW
20
W
20
SW
15
SSE
15
WSW
5
W
15
SE
15
SSW
25
S
30
S
15
SW
25
SSE
25
SE
20
ESE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:11AM0.99m
7:14PM1.54m
7:58AM1.07m
8:02PM1.57m
8:40AM1.15m
8:47PM1.55m
9:22AM1.21m
9:31PM1.49m
10:03AM1.24m
10:13PM1.40m
10:44AM1.25m
10:54PM1.27m
Low Tide
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
4:01PM0.16m
4:37AM0.09m
4:50PM0.21m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
 mm
1
1
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
16
20
20
13
17
16
13
14
15
14
15
15
15
16
15
15
16
16
15
Feels °C
10
15
15
7
15
13
8
10
11
11
12
12
12
10
9
10
11
11
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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