JD Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 30 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 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,767 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 1st Jun)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Sat
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
5
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
9
1.3
SSW
6
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
8
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
1.1
SSW
10
1.8
SSW
10
3
S
10
3
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
195
121
90
85
132
81
81
57
57
86
72
45
48
108
71
78
54
265
653
1767
1618
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
20
W
15
W
10
NE
20
NW
25
NNW
30
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
20
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
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
11:22PM1.42m
12:32PM1.01m
Low Tide
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
6:21AM0.27m
5:45PM0.57m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
1
Temp °C
15
18
18
12
16
16
14
19
16
15
19
17
15
18
17
14
16
16
11
16
17
11
14
12
6
14
13
9
13
10
11
12
10
10
12
10
9
10
9
5
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.7
E
9
1.1
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
10
Energy kJ
195
107
62
85
104
49
81
57
57
86
72
45
48
108
71
48
45
32
31
1327
1307
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.4
S
7
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.6
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
11
0.3
NE
7
0.3
E
12
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
Energy kJ
153
121
90
15
87
81
37
16
4
5
2
8
25
84
50
78
54
34
18
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
NE
8
0.4
E
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
2
18
14
17
33
4
4
3
1
2
7
2
47
43
23
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.9
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
0.7
NW
4
0.6
N
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.8
NW
4
0.9
NW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.7
W
4
1.1
SSW
10
1.8
SSW
10
3
S
10
3
S
10
Energy kJ
2
5
2
59
132
12
10
14
20
24
18
18
14
18
23
15
265
653
1767
1618
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
5
4
Distance (km)
3
3
1
1
0
4
3
8
37
3
14
48
3
27
14
11
1
0
1
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
1
4
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
9
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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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