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Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
20.7°C
1.5° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 746 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period with NE 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:09PM1.16m
5:34AM0.99m
5:08PM1.19m
6:14AM1.10m
6:01PM1.24m
6:51AM1.22m
6:51PM1.28m
7:28AM1.34m
7:38PM1.31m
8:06AM1.45m
8:25PM1.31m
8:45AM1.53m
9:11PM1.28m
Low Tide
9:51AM0.62m
11:05PM0.36m
10:55AM0.58m
11:46PM0.33m
11:52AM0.50m
00:26AM0.29m
12:43PM0.41m
1:04AM0.25m
1:32PM0.32m
1:42AM0.23m
2:20PM0.24m
2:21AM0.23m
3:08PM0.18m
3:00AM0.25m
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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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