Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
18.1°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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 3,004 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 16th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
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1
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
8
3.5
S
10
3.5
S
10
3.5
S
11
3
S
10
2.2
S
10
1.8
SSE
9
1.5
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.5
S
17
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
11
1.2
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
995
2222
2793
2875
1924
885
528
407
340
211
154
111
85
168
96
140
113
157
197
Wind (km/h)
35
S
30
SSW
40
SSW
30
S
25
SSW
15
SE
10
WNW
5
N
20
ENE
15
W
10
WSW
10
E
15
WSW
10
SSW
20
ENE
10
NW
10
NW
20
S
15
SSE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
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High Tide
11:09PM1.03m
11:31AM1.26m
11:51PM0.91m
12:14PM1.19m
00:40AM0.81m
1:03PM1.13m
1:46AM0.74m
2:01PM1.10m
3:17AM0.73m
3:06PM1.09m
4:38AM0.79m
4:08PM1.12m
Low Tide
5:05AM0.30m
6:09PM0.33m
5:41AM0.38m
7:06PM0.39m
6:21AM0.45m
8:11PM0.43m
7:12AM0.51m
9:21PM0.43m
8:16AM0.55m
10:22PM0.39m
9:25AM0.55m
11:08PM0.34m
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Temp °C
14
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14
13
21
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18
26
27
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27
18
16
Feels °C
7
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17
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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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