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Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
18.8°C
0.0° 

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 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with 659 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 1st Oct)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 6th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 7th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
15
0.9
S
14
1.6
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.5
NE
5
1.9
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
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ENE
8
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NE
7
1
S
8
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SSE
9
1.8
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9
1.3
S
8
1
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
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9
1.5
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8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
294
338
240
131
119
381
96
146
193
88
75
136
276
509
208
156
227
363
313
372
302
Wind (km/h)
15
N
35
NE
15
N
15
N
30
NE
15
N
5
NE
5
SSE
5
SE
10
WNW
15
NE
15
NNW
20
SSW
15
SE
10
SSE
5
SW
20
ENE
5
NW
10
NNW
25
NE
10
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
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cross-on
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
10:14AM1.47m
10:46PM1.12m
11:01AM1.44m
11:40PM1.01m
11:55AM1.40m
00:47AM0.92m
12:59PM1.35m
2:10AM0.88m
2:15PM1.31m
3:41AM0.91m
3:35PM1.32m
4:52AM1.00m
4:47PM1.35m
Low Tide
4:49PM0.19m
4:32AM0.32m
5:48PM0.24m
5:20AM0.39m
6:55PM0.29m
6:19AM0.46m
8:10PM0.32m
7:33AM0.51m
9:27PM0.31m
8:56AM0.51m
10:35PM0.27m
10:16AM0.46m
11:29PM0.23m
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Temp °C
23
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27
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25
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Feels °C
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22
19
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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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