Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Issued: 9 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
19.2° C

Normal for this time of year

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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, S swell with 8,266 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 (Jun 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 4th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 5th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
8
1
E
7
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NE
5
0.3
S
16
0.7
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.6
ENE
6
1.5
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
S
13
0.7
S
14
3
S
12
4
S
14
5
S
14
5
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
112
61
66
45
27
26
21
195
62
41
25
21
11
21
31
179
2612
6253
8266
8082
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
20
ENE
20
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NE
15
N
25
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
25
WNW
20
W
20
W
15
W
10
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
35
SSW
30
SSE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
7:58PM1.46m
8:39AM0.95m
8:34PM1.47m
9:18AM0.98m
9:09PM1.48m
9:56AM1.01m
9:45PM1.46m
10:34AM1.03m
10:22PM1.43m
11:12AM1.06m
11:01PM1.39m
11:53AM1.09m
11:43PM1.32m
Low Tide
1:16PM0.36m
2:49AM0.19m
1:57PM0.36m
3:24AM0.15m
2:37PM0.36m
3:59AM0.13m
3:18PM0.37m
4:34AM0.13m
4:00PM0.39m
5:09AM0.15m
4:44PM0.41m
5:46AM0.18m
5:34PM0.44m
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
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4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
 mm
2
4
Temp °C
17
17
16
18
20
18
20
19
18
19
19
19
19
19
11
15
16
13
13
14
16
Feels °C
16
14
13
15
18
16
18
16
13
15
15
15
13
14
5
11
12
8
6
7
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.9
NE
5
0.5
SE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.7
S
14
2.5
S
12
4
S
14
4
S
14
4.5
S
13
Energy kJ
110
86
50
39
21
27
17
19
120
62
41
25
21
11
21
13
179
1825
6253
5750
6085
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.6
ESE
7
0.3
S
16
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
SSW
6
0.3
S
13
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
12
Energy kJ
5
9
8
30
45
17
26
8
5
24
21
8
11
11
3
31
5
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
17
0.3
S
17
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
13
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
3
25
23
49
9
8
8
11
9
7
6
5
1
1
11
11
12
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.6
ENE
6
1.5
NE
7
0.6
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.8
NNW
4
0.8
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.7
W
4
0.9
SW
4
1
SSW
7
3
S
12
5
S
14
5
S
13
Energy kJ
112
61
66
30
21
195
7
3
16
20
8
12
23
93
2612
8266
8082
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
5
7
9
9
Distance (km)
0
68
52
2
9
0
0
452
20
20
23
68
119
129
67
0
0
22
21
263
263
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
5
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
2
3
1
2
8
2
7
5
5
4
4
6
7
9
7
9
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
9
5
6
6
7
9
7
5
9
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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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