JD Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.27° S 151.57° E

JD Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's JD Reef sea temperature is
18.5° C
0.2° 

JD Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


JD Reef surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,749 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for JD Reef this week:

The surf forecast for JD Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at JD Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 24th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 30th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
4
3
3
2
2
1
3
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
1.6
SSW
6
2
S
10
1.8
S
10
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.2
S
11
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
9
1
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
153
116
90
197
799
585
1837
797
416
348
885
564
314
235
154
84
29
9
7
Wind (km/h)
20
W
15
W
10
SE
25
SW
15
SW
10
ESE
15
NW
10
WNW
5
NE
20
SW
10
SW
10
ESE
10
NW
10
WNW
15
E
10
W
5
NNW
5
NE
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
2:53AM0.93m
3:42PM1.32m
4:06AM0.89m
4:36PM1.36m
5:13AM0.89m
5:27PM1.40m
6:08AM0.93m
6:12PM1.46m
6:53AM0.97m
6:54PM1.52m
7:33AM1.02m
7:32PM1.57m
Low Tide
8:42AM0.45m
10:38PM0.50m
9:37AM0.49m
11:38PM0.44m
10:34AM0.49m
00:26AM0.38m
11:27AM0.47m
1:07AM0.32m
12:15PM0.43m
1:44AM0.26m
12:57PM0.39m
2:19AM0.21m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:48
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:12
 mm
2
Temp °C
16
18
18
12
13
13
12
16
18
15
14
15
15
16
17
15
16
18
15
Feels °C
12
15
15
5
9
11
8
13
15
11
12
12
13
14
16
11
14
16
12
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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 16 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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