Frenchmans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frenchmans Reef sea temperature is
17.4° C
1.1° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with 337 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 15th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
8
0.9
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
9
1.6
S
8
1.5
S
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.1
S
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.2
E
7
1.4
ESE
7
1
SE
7
0.9
SE
8
1
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
284
305
187
94
238
333
214
216
117
222
229
126
186
100
104
117
203
210
125
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
W
10
SE
5
SE
10
SSE
15
S
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
5
ENE
5
SSW
10
ENE
5
NW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
glassy
High Tide
9:22AM1.21m
9:31PM1.49m
10:03AM1.24m
10:13PM1.40m
10:44AM1.25m
10:54PM1.27m
11:26AM1.23m
11:36PM1.12m
12:11PM1.19m
00:18AM0.98m
12:58PM1.15m
1:07AM0.85m
Low Tide
3:21AM0.01m
3:13PM0.14m
3:59AM0.03m
4:01PM0.16m
4:37AM0.09m
4:50PM0.21m
5:14AM0.15m
5:40PM0.28m
5:50AM0.23m
6:34PM0.35m
6:28AM0.31m
7:34PM0.41m
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
5:25
5:25
 mm
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
3
2
Temp °C
15
15
15
16
15
16
16
16
16
16
16
15
15
16
16
15
14
16
16
Feels °C
13
12
12
15
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
11
13
13
13
13
15
15
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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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