JD Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.27° S 151.57° E

JD Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 21 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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, S swell with 461 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 23rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Fri
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
NNW
4
0.1
S
9
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
S
9
1.5
S
10
0.7
S
14
1.2
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.9
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
7
2
7
6
461
205
311
165
125
68
61
175
207
149
120
116
128
164
147
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
E
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
NNE
15
NNE
30
NE
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NW
15
WSW
25
SE
15
SSE
5
SSE
15
E
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:41AM0.86m
4:01PM1.29m
4:54AM0.89m
4:58PM1.35m
5:47AM0.94m
5:46PM1.42m
6:29AM1.01m
6:27PM1.49m
7:06AM1.09m
7:05PM1.54m
7:41AM1.17m
7:40PM1.57m
Low Tide
10:05PM0.51m
8:59AM0.56m
11:10PM0.46m
10:09AM0.54m
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
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6:18
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5:28
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5:30
5:30
5:31
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
19
16
19
18
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Feels °C
14
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19
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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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