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Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
21.1°C
1.3° 

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 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 903 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 3rd Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 5th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 7th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Tue
3
Wednesday
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Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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2
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2
1
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0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
S
7
0.9
S
6
0.5
ENE
8
1.6
S
6
2.1
S
8
2
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.3
NE
6
0.8
ENE
8
1.5
S
5
2.5
S
8
2.4
S
8
2.1
S
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
231
209
212
64
37
187
545
637
486
306
116
76
124
887
692
504
385
280
240
176
Wind (km/h)
35
NE
30
SW
20
SSW
15
E
20
SW
30
S
25
SSE
10
SSW
10
ENE
35
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
40
S
30
S
40
SSW
40
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
S
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:09PM1.32m
5:22AM1.13m
5:19PM1.29m
6:14AM1.24m
6:19PM1.28m
6:58AM1.35m
7:12PM1.26m
7:39AM1.44m
7:59PM1.23m
8:19AM1.51m
8:43PM1.19m
8:58AM1.54m
9:25PM1.14m
Low Tide
10:56PM0.30m
11:03AM0.49m
11:47PM0.30m
12:10PM0.42m
00:32AM0.29m
1:07PM0.35m
1:13AM0.28m
1:59PM0.28m
1:51AM0.28m
2:47PM0.24m
2:28AM0.29m
3:32PM0.22m
3:05AM0.31m
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Temp °C
24
18
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26
22
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Feels °C
22
18
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20
12
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23
17
11
7
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9
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12
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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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