JD Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 29 May 2026 AEST
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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
20.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

JD Reef surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 2,521 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with S 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 (May 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
10
1.5
S
8
1.5
S
8
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.9
S
8
1
S
6
1
S
7
0.6
E
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
1
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
514
291
304
156
121
100
81
86
62
57
58
56
55
96
64
31
95
82
54
120
297
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
W
10
SW
20
WNW
20
W
15
WSW
20
W
10
W
10
NNE
20
NW
25
NNW
35
NNW
25
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
20
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:28AM1.05m
7:33PM1.56m
8:09AM1.04m
8:08PM1.57m
8:49AM1.03m
8:45PM1.57m
9:29AM1.02m
9:23PM1.55m
10:10AM1.00m
10:02PM1.51m
10:54AM0.99m
10:41PM1.47m
11:41AM0.99m
Low Tide
1:41AM0.26m
12:58PM0.36m
2:19AM0.22m
1:35PM0.38m
2:58AM0.21m
2:11PM0.40m
3:37AM0.22m
2:49PM0.42m
4:17AM0.23m
3:27PM0.45m
4:58AM0.25m
4:08PM0.48m
5:39AM0.26m
4:53PM0.53m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:47
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
Temp °C
16
19
19
15
18
18
12
15
16
14
19
19
17
18
18
16
19
19
15
20
20
14
15
16
11
13
13
6
13
13
9
13
12
12
12
12
9
13
13
10
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.1
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
8
1
S
6
1
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.6
S
8
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
1
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
9
Energy kJ
412
291
304
156
82
100
81
86
39
55
58
56
55
96
64
31
50
82
54
120
297
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.4
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.4
NE
5
0.2
S
11
0.2
N
4
0.3
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
S
9
0.3
SSW
6
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
Energy kJ
514
284
192
153
121
89
61
62
62
57
16
8
7
10
1
26
95
38
8
32
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
10
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.2
S
11
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.3
SW
5
0.2
E
12
0.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
5
4
4
2
7
14
2
2
4
5
1
9
2
2
4
11
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
NW
3
0.5
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.8
NW
4
0.7
WNW
4
1.1
W
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.8
W
4
1
W
4
Energy kJ
3
3
5
3
7
12
9
6
4
9
17
13
40
18
19
14
18
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
3
3
0
3
3
1
1
0
3
3
3
37
3
11
14
20
3
1
3
37
37
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
1
1
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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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