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Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
19.5°C
0.7° 

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 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with 1,119 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 7th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 7th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 8th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2068
1448
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338
938
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Wind (km/h)
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15
SW
20
SSE
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5
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25
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15
WNW
15
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High Tide
6:46PM1.38m
7:27AM1.24m
7:37PM1.39m
8:08AM1.34m
8:23PM1.38m
8:46AM1.42m
9:05PM1.34m
9:25AM1.47m
9:46PM1.27m
10:02AM1.49m
10:26PM1.18m
10:40AM1.46m
11:06PM1.08m
Low Tide
12:24PM0.37m
1:14AM0.20m
1:21PM0.29m
1:54AM0.18m
2:12PM0.22m
2:31AM0.17m
2:59PM0.17m
3:07AM0.18m
3:45PM0.16m
3:42AM0.21m
4:29PM0.17m
4:17AM0.26m
5:14PM0.21m
4:51AM0.32m
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Temp °C
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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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