Frenchmans Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 25 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Frenchmans Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
23.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Frenchmans Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Frenchmans Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 25th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 25th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 26th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frenchmans Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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2
0
2
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2
1
0
2
0
0
2
3
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
S
3
S
3
S
2.5
S
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
2
S
2.2
S
2.1
S
1.8
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.1
S
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.5
SE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.9
SE
Period(s) (?)101111101010101010109998811911131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12081985196215199085875137769008135643881892292294962703951052761777
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
30
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
SE
5
NNE
10
E
25
ENE
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
SSE
15
S
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:23AM
1.08
1:13PM
1.35
2:12AM
1.12
2:06PM
1.26
3:06AM
1.18
3:05PM
1.18
4:03AM
1.25
4:13PM
1.10
5:04AM
1.33
5:27PM
1.04
6:04AM
1.43
6:40PM
1.01
7:02AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:16PM
0.20
7:02AM
0.47
7:58PM
0.24
8:02AM
0.48
8:44PM
0.27
9:09AM
0.48
9:32PM
0.31
10:21AM
0.45
10:24PM
0.33
11:35AM
0.39
11:18PM
0.34
12:47PM
0.30
12:14AM
0.33
1:54PM
0.21
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47
Sunset8:02--8:02--8:02--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:05--
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--2------------------
Temp. °C191716171818181818201919191919212028262022
Feels °C (?)151212121314141514161617171818181628251621
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The above surf forecast table for Frenchmans Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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