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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
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 21 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
JD Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's JD Reef sea temperature is
20.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at JD Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 22nd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 23rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 24th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for JD Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the E by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | |
1575 | 1311 | 654 | 655 | 1481 | 1412 | 1450 | 1658 | 1794 | 1839 | 2084 | 1616 | 1465 | 1191 | 1084 | 866 | 882 | 922 | 708 | 606 | 451 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | off | |
High Tide | 12:17PM1.06m | 00:05AM1.59m | 1:24PM1.06m | 1:07AM1.47m | 2:31PM1.11m | 2:12AM1.35m | 3:32PM1.18m | 3:15AM1.25m | 4:23PM1.27m | 4:15AM1.18m | 5:08PM1.36m | 5:10AM1.12m | 5:47PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:33PM0.45m | 7:09AM0.13m | 6:42PM0.51m | 8:07AM0.18m | 7:59PM0.54m | 9:01AM0.22m | 9:17PM0.53m | 9:49AM0.25m | 10:27PM0.49m | 10:32AM0.28m | 11:27PM0.43m | 11:10AM0.31m | 00:17AM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 |
 kJ | 250 | 239 | 154 | 196 | 31 | 1412 | 1450 | 1658 | 1794 | 1839 | 2084 | 1616 | 1465 | 1191 | 1084 | 866 | 882 | 922 | 708 | 606 | 451 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | — | SSW 11 | — | S 21 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 5 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 17 | — | 23 | — | 9 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 45 | 99 | 19 | 41 | 38 | 21 | 39 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 10 | — | S 12 | SSW 5 | S 20 | S 17 | S 10 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | — | 73 | 4 | 7 | 49 | 18 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 5 | NE 3 | — | — | — | W 3 |
| kJ | 1575 | 1311 | 654 | 655 | 1481 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 25 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 142 | 136 | 142 | 142 | 169 | 142 | 68 | 68 | 35 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
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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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