Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
18.4° C
0.0° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, E swell with 1,452 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with E 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 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
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2
3
1
3
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
E
7
2.1
E
11
2.3
E
11
2.1
E
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.5
S
6
2
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
154
143
1046
1208
918
815
647
566
500
356
301
305
146
119
90
67
138
552
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
0
E
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
N
15
NE
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
ESE
10
SW
5
SW
10
SSE
15
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:35PM1.50m
11:18AM1.16m
11:20PM1.38m
12:05PM1.16m
00:05AM1.24m
12:54PM1.16m
00:53AM1.09m
1:47PM1.15m
1:46AM0.96m
2:45PM1.15m
2:48AM0.85m
3:47PM1.16m
Low Tide
5:14AM0.08m
5:08PM0.29m
5:55AM0.14m
6:03PM0.35m
6:36AM0.21m
7:01PM0.41m
7:17AM0.28m
8:06PM0.46m
8:00AM0.34m
9:19PM0.47m
8:46AM0.38m
10:37PM0.45m
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5:05
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Temp °C
16
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17
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Feels °C
14
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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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