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JD Reef Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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JD Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for JD Reef this week:
The surf forecast for JD Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at JD Reef in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Sep 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 21st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 24th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 23rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for JD Reef over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 181 | 126 | 90 | 58 | 34 | 51 | 31 | 160 | 319 | 109 | 59 | 50 | 31 | 35 | 2165 | 2637 | 1769 | 1138 | 377 | 385 | 664 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:49PM 1.51 | 6:36AM 1.18 | 6:34PM 1.52 | 7:12AM 1.26 | 7:14PM 1.51 | 7:46AM 1.34 | 7:50PM 1.47 | 8:17AM 1.40 | 8:25PM 1.41 | 8:48AM 1.44 | 9:00PM 1.34 | 9:19AM 1.46 | 9:34PM 1.25 | 9:51AM 1.45 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:31AM 0.18 | 12:16PM 0.35 | 1:07AM 0.15 | 1:00PM 0.30 | 1:38AM 0.14 | 1:41PM 0.26 | 2:07AM 0.15 | 2:20PM 0.23 | 2:35AM 0.18 | 2:58PM 0.23 | 3:02AM 0.23 | 3:36PM 0.25 | 3:30AM 0.29 | ||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | ||
| Sunset | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | 12 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Newcastle
The cross-on wind has turned onshore at JD Reef (moderate winds from the NE at Norah Head Automatic Weather Station 1 km from JD Reef). 1.1m 9s swell from the S to make surfable waves.
Actual: 46 min ago
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Information about the JD Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for JD Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at JD Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our JD 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 (JD 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 JD 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.
JD Reef is 13 km (8 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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