JD Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

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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
23.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Apr 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 13th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 13th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 18th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
4
3
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.8
S
1.8
S
2.1
S
1.9
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.4
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
2.5
S
3
S
3
S
2.3
S
2
S
2.1
S
Period(s) (?)1414121111109101091091789111012111011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1030119690679797269427427122816215316692455716881665207912198731065
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
10
SW
5
NNE
10
WNW
5
W
15
E
5
NW
10
W
15
E
5
W
5
N
20
ENE
10
W
20
WNW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
S
20
SSE
15
SW
10
SW
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
crossglassoncross-
on
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:35AM
1.33
5:35PM
1.19
5:25AM
1.38
6:14PM
1.32
6:12AM
1.42
6:51PM
1.46
6:58AM
1.44
7:30PM
1.58
7:45AM
1.42
8:09PM
1.68
8:33AM
1.37
8:51PM
1.73
9:23AM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:22PM
0.55
11:18AM
0.25
11:19PM
0.45
11:56AM
0.17
12:09AM
0.34
12:32PM
0.11
12:57AM
0.23
1:10PM
0.08
1:45AM
0.13
1:48PM
0.08
2:33AM
0.05
2:27PM
0.12
3:23AM
0.02
3:08PM
0.19
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
Sunrise-6:13--6:13--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16-
Sunset--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:28--5:27
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151819181920182221202222202626191817171718
Feels °C (?)91517161718161920202019202322171312141516
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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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