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Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
20.0°C
1.0° 

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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,575 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NE 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 12th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 14th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 14th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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42
68
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108
352
1575
683
970
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374
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534
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593
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Wind (km/h)
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N
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NE
10
WSW
25
SSW
15
SE
35
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High Tide
10:02AM1.49m
10:26PM1.18m
10:40AM1.46m
11:06PM1.08m
11:18AM1.41m
11:48PM0.99m
11:56AM1.35m
00:32AM0.90m
12:36PM1.28m
1:24AM0.84m
1:20PM1.21m
2:26AM0.81m
2:10PM1.17m
3:39AM0.83m
Low Tide
4:29PM0.17m
4:17AM0.26m
5:14PM0.21m
4:51AM0.32m
6:00PM0.27m
5:25AM0.39m
6:48PM0.32m
6:01AM0.47m
7:39PM0.37m
6:43AM0.54m
8:33PM0.40m
7:37AM0.60m
9:27PM0.41m
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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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