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Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 11 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
20.8°C
0.6° 

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 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 20 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NE swell with 795 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s 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 (Nov 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 13th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 20th Nov)8ft (2.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 20th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, calm by Mon night).

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Height (m)
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
182
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417
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228
152
74
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
20
SSE
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15
ENE
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35
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NE
25
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25
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ENE
15
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High Tide
10:49PM1.02m
10:50AM1.48m
11:31PM0.97m
11:27AM1.42m
00:16AM0.93m
12:04PM1.36m
1:04AM0.91m
12:44PM1.30m
1:55AM0.91m
1:28PM1.25m
2:49AM0.95m
2:18PM1.22m
3:44AM1.01m
Low Tide
4:59PM0.23m
4:17AM0.39m
5:42PM0.25m
4:54AM0.45m
6:25PM0.28m
5:33AM0.51m
7:08PM0.31m
6:17AM0.57m
7:52PM0.34m
7:08AM0.61m
8:36PM0.35m
8:08AM0.64m
9:20PM0.36m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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