Frenchmans Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 27 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
23.4° 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 Sunday (Dec 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 28th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 28th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 31st Dec)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
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2
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
S
1.8
S
2.2
S
2.4
S
2.2
S
1.8
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.3
ESE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1
ESE
2
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.4
SSE
1
SE
1.1
SE
1.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)10101010109998888814131312910109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)60059395710488915643883521911922191711783521380689436311192216244
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
SE
25
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SE
0
SSW
10
ESE
20
ENE
10
ENE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
glassonononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
7:48PM
1.00
7:58AM
1.59
8:45PM
1.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
1:11AM
0.32
2:50PM
0.13
2:08AM
0.30
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48--
Sunset-8:02--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:05--8:05--8:05-
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clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181818191919181919192120222120192020202020
Feels °C (?)141415141415161718181817211918151616171717
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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 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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