Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Issued: 3 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
19.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,512 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM. 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 3rd Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 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 Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Thu
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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
2
2
1
1
!
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0
0
0
!
!
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4
!
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3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
1.2
SSW
7
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
10
1
S
8
3
S
11
3
S
10
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.4
SE
10
1.5
ESE
13
2.2
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
1.9
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
51
20
23
116
418
239
135
1862
1463
1875
1329
1184
761
1536
1473
1183
701
1323
1182
814
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
NW
25
NW
25
W
15
W
5
WNW
10
SSE
15
SSE
30
SSW
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
SW
10
S
10
W
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
High Tide
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
2:23PM1.21m
2:29AM1.04m
Low Tide
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
8:43PM0.46m
8:44AM0.34m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
2
4
2
1
4
2
1
1
Temp °C
21
16
19
18
11
13
14
14
14
15
15
15
16
16
15
16
15
13
15
14
16
Feels °C
16
12
13
11
6
10
11
12
8
9
10
10
12
12
11
12
12
10
14
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.9
SSW
7
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
10
1
S
8
0.3
E
8
0.8
S
16
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
14
2.1
SE
10
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.4
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
2.2
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
1.9
ESE
11
Energy kJ
102
51
20
23
68
418
239
135
11
322
13
16
14
761
1536
1473
1183
701
1323
1182
814
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
NNW
4
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.5
S
11
0.1
E
14
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
13
1.3
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.8
S
11
0.1
S
15
1.5
ESE
13
0.5
S
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
9
8
6
1
22
14
13
64
4
11
14
15
14
365
6
143
5
700
45
7
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
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
0.3
ENE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
22
Energy kJ
6
1
3
11
11
14
12
9
2
14
14
5
19
5
11
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNW
4
0.6
NW
3
0.7
NW
4
0.5
W
3
1.2
SSW
7
3
S
11
3
S
10
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
7
9
13
6
116
1862
1463
1875
1329
1184
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
4
3
4
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
9
32
75
41
0
0
13
13
69
237
335
270
270
130
21
21
0
0
13
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
7
4
4
9
9
6
5
6
7
6
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
9
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
7
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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