JD Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.27° S 151.57° E

JD Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's JD Reef sea temperature is
17.9° C
0.5° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with 248 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
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(10 max)
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
11
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
S
12
0.6
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.4
SSE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
15
9
31
26
24
51
84
37
52
55
51
48
55
25
80
146
248
175
124
130
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
SE
20
W
15
W
15
E
20
W
5
W
10
ENE
15
WNW
10
W
20
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
ESE
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
WSW
20
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:01PM1.32m
11:57PM1.24m
12:52PM1.35m
00:55AM1.12m
1:51PM1.39m
2:10AM1.03m
2:58PM1.44m
3:35AM0.98m
4:07PM1.52m
4:56AM1.00m
5:11PM1.61m
6:03AM1.06m
6:09PM1.71m
Low Tide
6:03PM0.43m
6:16AM0.25m
7:10PM0.45m
7:05AM0.31m
8:28PM0.44m
8:05AM0.36m
9:51PM0.38m
9:15AM0.39m
11:06PM0.28m
10:26AM0.38m
00:08AM0.16m
11:31AM0.33m
1:02AM0.07m
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6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
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5:15
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
14
12
8
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12
7
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15
11
9
13
8
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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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