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JD Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 13 Feb 2026 AEDT
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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
23.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at JD Reef in the next 12 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 16th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 19th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 19th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for JD Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed night).

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Fri
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.9
E
1
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.5
ESE
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
1.3
ENE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.6
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)8986667677676109979998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)111766359791371341701311138188937464371311791265645
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
20
SE
5
SE
5
SE
25
ENE
15
N
15
NNW
10
ENE
30
S
15
SSE
20
SE
10
ESE
15
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:03AM
1.44
7:45PM
1.01
7:44AM
1.53
8:23PM
1.08
8:22AM
1.60
8:59PM
1.16
8:58AM
1.64
9:35PM
1.24
9:35AM
1.65
10:11PM
1.31
10:12AM
1.61
10:48PM
1.37
10:50AM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:22AM
0.48
1:55PM
0.30
1:10AM
0.42
2:30PM
0.22
1:53AM
0.35
3:03PM
0.14
2:34AM
0.30
3:35PM
0.09
3:15AM
0.25
4:07PM
0.05
3:57AM
0.23
4:39PM
0.05
4:41AM
0.23
5:13PM
0.08
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Fri
20
Sunrise-6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33-
Sunset--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:44--7:43--7:42--7:40
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
1--12131-------------
Temp. °C212121212122222222222122222933282121222222
Feels °C (?)181818181920201819202221192731292021212121
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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 12 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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