Frenchmans Reef Surf Break
Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Frenchmans Reef

Issued: 3 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
19.8° 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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,768 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SW 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 (Jun 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 5th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 5th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 5th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
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
!
!
!
!
1
3
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
1
!
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
2.4
SSW
8
3
S
10
3.5
S
11
2.3
S
10
1.9
S
9
1.7
S
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
S
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.3
S
19
0.3
S
17
0.4
S
8
0.7
E
5
1.6
NE
6
1.9
NE
7
1.4
ENE
8
2.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
55
730
2089
2547
1026
641
527
311
281
99
51
66
49
19
28
201
381
238
604
202
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
WSW
25
SSW
20
SW
10
WNW
15
S
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
SW
5
ESE
5
NNW
10
N
15
NE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
15
N
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
10:46PM1.41m
11:46AM0.98m
11:26PM1.37m
12:32PM1.00m
00:12AM1.32m
1:21PM1.04m
1:02AM1.27m
2:14PM1.10m
2:00AM1.22m
3:08PM1.19m
3:04AM1.17m
4:03PM1.28m
4:12AM1.13m
Low Tide
4:17PM0.49m
5:45AM0.25m
5:04PM0.53m
6:26AM0.27m
5:57PM0.56m
7:08AM0.29m
6:57PM0.57m
7:53AM0.31m
8:01PM0.57m
8:40AM0.33m
9:09PM0.53m
9:28AM0.34m
10:18PM0.46m
10:17AM0.34m
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clear
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part cloud
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6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
4
8
Temp °C
16
14
17
17
14
16
16
16
16
18
18
17
17
17
16
17
16
19
20
18
17
Feels °C
11
8
10
11
9
12
12
14
14
17
16
16
16
16
13
15
13
17
19
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
11
3
S
11
2.3
S
10
1.9
S
9
1.7
S
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
S
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
10
0.6
E
5
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
82
55
33
20
2003
1026
641
527
311
281
99
51
50
16
19
11
5
183
238
300
202
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
S
14
0.4
S
16
0.3
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
9
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
E
8
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
29
7
18
8
8
7
37
75
16
37
28
39
7
5
4
5
9
7
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.2
S
20
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
16
0.2
E
9
0.3
S
19
0.3
S
17
0.4
NE
4
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
6
2
30
7
20
6
66
49
4
4
4
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
4
1.1
WSW
5
2.4
SSW
8
3
S
10
3.5
S
11
0.3
SW
2
0.6
NE
4
0.7
E
5
1.6
NE
6
1.9
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
21
56
730
2089
2547
1
14
28
201
381
604
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
32
62
41
145
74
43
0
13
0
0
13
0
0
22
0
13
133
52
2
2
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
4
8
4
5
9
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
6
6
8
9
8
5
5
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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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