JD Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.27° S 151.57° E

JD Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's JD Reef sea temperature is
17.5°C
0.7° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, S swell with 448 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.5
S
7
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
8
1
S
12
1.2
S
10
0.9
SSE
11
1.1
S
10
1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
267
159
94
75
93
183
242
136
95
246
328
230
287
266
205
240
189
218
168
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
10
NNE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
S
20
S
15
SSE
5
SE
10
E
5
N
10
NNE
20
ENE
10
NE
5
NE
20
E
10
ENE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:47AM0.94m
5:46PM1.42m
6:29AM1.01m
6:27PM1.49m
7:06AM1.09m
7:05PM1.54m
7:41AM1.17m
7:40PM1.57m
8:15AM1.25m
8:15PM1.57m
8:49AM1.32m
8:50PM1.54m
Low Tide
11:58PM0.39m
11:07AM0.50m
00:37AM0.32m
11:56AM0.43m
1:12AM0.24m
12:39PM0.37m
1:43AM0.18m
1:19PM0.32m
2:14AM0.13m
1:59PM0.28m
2:44AM0.10m
2:39PM0.26m
3:14AM0.10m
clear
clear
clear
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thunderstorm
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clear
clear
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6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:16
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5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:32
5:32
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2
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Temp °C
17
19
19
17
23
22
17
17
16
16
16
15
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17
17
Feels °C
14
15
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20
20
16
15
13
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14
16
15
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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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