Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.5° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SSE swell with 882 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
0
1
1
2
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
9
1.8
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.7
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
S
9
1
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
9
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
656
493
299
724
450
293
325
267
164
160
210
282
209
254
176
221
214
112
50
48
32
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
SSE
10
NW
5
NW
20
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
10
SE
5
WNW
5
NW
15
SE
10
SSW
0
WNW
15
ENE
10
N
15
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
20
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:40PM1.40m
8:16AM1.14m
8:17PM1.42m
8:50AM1.21m
8:55PM1.42m
9:25AM1.27m
9:34PM1.37m
10:01AM1.30m
10:15PM1.29m
10:41AM1.32m
10:58PM1.18m
11:25AM1.31m
11:47PM1.06m
Low Tide
1:17PM0.27m
2:11AM0.08m
1:58PM0.22m
2:43AM0.07m
2:40PM0.18m
3:17AM0.08m
3:23PM0.17m
3:51AM0.11m
4:08PM0.18m
4:26AM0.16m
4:57PM0.21m
5:04AM0.23m
5:53PM0.26m
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6:16
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6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
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5:31
5:31
5:32
5:34
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5:36
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Temp °C
15
15
14
17
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24
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26
21
Feels °C
12
13
13
15
12
13
13
15
13
15
14
15
15
14
13
19
19
17
21
21
17
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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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