JD Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.27° S 151.57° E

JD Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's JD Reef sea temperature is
20.6°C
1.5° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 26th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun morning).

Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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1.4
ENE
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ENE
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ENE
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7
2.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
202
193
177
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279
363
265
413
258
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406
572
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434
361
297
239
212
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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ENE
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NNE
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NE
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WSW
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NE
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NE
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NNW
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NE
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NE
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High Tide
4:46AM0.97m
4:23PM1.24m
5:36AM1.07m
5:18PM1.28m
6:17AM1.19m
6:06PM1.31m
6:53AM1.32m
6:52PM1.34m
7:29AM1.45m
7:36PM1.36m
8:05AM1.57m
8:22PM1.35m
Low Tide
10:28PM0.41m
10:04AM0.63m
11:16PM0.35m
11:10AM0.56m
11:56PM0.28m
12:05PM0.47m
00:32AM0.22m
12:53PM0.37m
1:08AM0.16m
1:39PM0.26m
1:43AM0.14m
2:24PM0.16m
2:20AM0.13m
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Feels °C
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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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