Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
18.7° C
0.2° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, ESE swell with 4,144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 12th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 15th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 19th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

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Period (s)
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10
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SSW
11
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11
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SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3012
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1122
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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20
WNW
15
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30
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High Tide
6:30PM1.53m
7:19AM0.99m
7:23PM1.60m
8:12AM1.03m
8:14PM1.64m
9:00AM1.08m
9:02PM1.64m
9:47AM1.12m
9:49PM1.59m
10:32AM1.14m
10:35PM1.50m
11:18AM1.16m
11:20PM1.38m
12:05PM1.16m
Low Tide
1:24AM0.15m
12:40PM0.30m
2:16AM0.07m
1:37PM0.26m
3:03AM0.03m
2:31PM0.24m
3:49AM0.01m
3:24PM0.23m
4:32AM0.03m
4:16PM0.25m
5:14AM0.08m
5:08PM0.29m
5:55AM0.14m
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Temp °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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