Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Issued: 9 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
19.7° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with 580 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 7AM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 20th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
1.4
S
8
2
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
1.2
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.4
SSE
6
1.2
S
8
1.1
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
93
91
85
86
59
279
568
377
257
173
135
59
177
326
160
168
171
276
194
148
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
NW
25
NNW
15
WNW
10
W
5
ESE
5
WSW
15
SW
20
S
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
SE
15
WSW
20
SW
30
S
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
11:43PM1.46m
12:41PM1.10m
00:35AM1.34m
1:38PM1.12m
1:30AM1.22m
2:36PM1.16m
2:30AM1.10m
3:35PM1.20m
3:34AM1.01m
4:30PM1.26m
4:39AM0.95m
5:20PM1.31m
5:40AM0.92m
6:04PM1.36m
Low Tide
6:33AM0.18m
6:24PM0.45m
7:20AM0.24m
7:29PM0.49m
8:07AM0.29m
8:37PM0.51m
8:53AM0.34m
9:50PM0.50m
9:39AM0.36m
10:59PM0.46m
10:25AM0.38m
00:00AM0.41m
11:09AM0.38m
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
 mm
1
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
16
17
17
15
17
17
16
16
15
15
15
16
15
15
15
14
13
14
14
15
15
Feels °C
12
12
12
11
15
15
15
12
11
12
13
14
12
9
8
8
9
11
11
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
1.7
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
1.2
S
8
1.6
S
8
0.6
S
9
1.2
S
8
1.1
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
Energy kJ
183
93
91
85
86
59
54
51
377
257
173
135
59
177
326
62
168
171
276
194
148
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.1
NE
5
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
S
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
S
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
S
16
0.6
E
5
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
15
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
35
64
55
44
37
52
1
38
33
31
79
17
12
6
6
47
21
15
39
22
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.3
SW
4
0.1
NE
6
0.1
S
18
0.3
S
18
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
S
15
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
18
0.2
E
8
0.4
S
15
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
20
Energy kJ
47
8
8
7
2
1
6
54
17
38
6
18
25
5
67
7
6
33
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
4
0.5
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
1.4
S
8
2
S
8
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
1.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
10
6
5
4
1
279
568
2
2
160
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
9
2
9
2
0
22
0
13
14
0
0
13
0
13
74
13
13
0
0
0
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
4
3
4
5
3
4
5
2
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
8
9
6
7
5
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
6
8
8
9
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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