JD Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 06 Dec 2025 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
22.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Dec 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 7th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 7th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 13th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
ENE
0.1
E
2
S
2.1
SSE
1
S
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.5
S
1.1
S
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.9
E
1.6
E
1
E
1.4
ENE
2.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)8168986666766799913121277
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3305459675113699455531171789237646262256738264171529
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
30
S
25
SE
20
E
15
ENE
30
ENE
15
NE
15
E
25
NE
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
SE
30
E
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:32PM
1.14
10:29AM
1.83
11:27PM
1.10
11:20AM
1.75
12:24AM
1.08
12:13PM
1.64
1:23AM
1.07
1:06PM
1.50
2:24AM
1.10
2:02PM
1.35
3:25AM
1.14
3:01PM
1.21
4:21AM
1.21
4:02PM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:55AM
0.27
5:26PM
-0.03
4:47AM
0.33
6:19PM
0.03
5:41AM
0.40
7:12PM
0.10
6:42AM
0.48
8:04PM
0.18
7:49AM
0.55
8:54PM
0.24
9:05AM
0.58
9:40PM
0.29
10:21AM
0.58
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37-
Sunset--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:54--7:55--7:57
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C312618182021212323222020201919201918192021
Feels °C (?)272513152020182321211917191617171615181919
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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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