JD Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.27° S 151.57° E

JD Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's JD Reef sea temperature is
18.3°C
0.1° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 596 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 4th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 4th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
2
Thursday
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Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.4
S
14
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.3
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
9
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.4
ENE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
104
110
71
73
52
33
79
122
64
71
61
43
32
596
244
379
223
165
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
25
NNW
10
SE
15
WSW
0
NNW
25
ENE
10
WNW
20
NNW
20
W
15
WSW
5
SSE
20
ESE
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
ENE
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:52PM1.27m
11:26AM1.45m
11:44PM1.14m
12:20PM1.44m
00:50AM1.03m
1:25PM1.43m
2:14AM0.96m
2:40PM1.44m
3:44AM0.96m
3:54PM1.49m
4:59AM1.02m
5:00PM1.56m
Low Tide
4:57AM0.24m
5:52PM0.33m
5:42AM0.32m
7:00PM0.37m
6:36AM0.40m
8:22PM0.37m
7:47AM0.46m
9:46PM0.33m
9:08AM0.47m
10:58PM0.24m
10:24AM0.43m
11:54PM0.15m
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6:11
6:09
6:07
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6:05
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5:36
5:37
5:37
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Temp °C
20
26
26
22
27
23
17
18
18
18
29
28
23
16
16
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Feels °C
17
21
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18
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21
12
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24
24
19
14
12
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18
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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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