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Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Frenchmans Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 27 Jan 2025 AEDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Frenchmans Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Frenchmans Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jan) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jan) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jan) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frenchmans Reef over the next 12 days.
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Sat 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 643 | 349 | 250 | 368 | 289 | 347 | 167 | 215 | 181 | 52 | 85 | 498 | 306 | 214 | 98 | 106 | 108 | 104 | 123 | 168 | 183 | 163 | 178 | 186 | 293 | 273 | 134 | 124 | 260 | 266 | 463 | 464 | 1817 | 7580 | 4339 | 2726 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:08PM 0.91 | 8:07AM 1.46 | 8:53PM 0.99 | 8:51AM 1.53 | 9:35PM 1.06 | 9:35AM 1.56 | 10:16PM 1.12 | 10:18AM 1.56 | 10:57PM 1.18 | 11:02AM 1.52 | 11:39PM 1.21 | 11:47AM 1.43 | 12:23AM 1.24 | 12:33PM 1.30 | 1:10AM 1.24 | 1:24PM 1.16 | 2:04AM 1.24 | 2:23PM 1.01 | 3:07AM 1.25 | 3:38PM 0.89 | 4:19AM 1.26 | 5:10PM 0.83 | 5:34AM 1.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:14PM 0.19 | 1:25AM 0.32 | 2:56PM 0.11 | 2:16AM 0.27 | 3:36PM 0.05 | 3:05AM 0.23 | 4:16PM 0.02 | 3:53AM 0.20 | 4:56PM 0.02 | 4:42AM 0.20 | 5:35PM 0.06 | 5:32AM 0.21 | 6:15PM 0.11 | 6:26AM 0.25 | 6:57PM 0.18 | 7:25AM 0.30 | 7:41PM 0.26 | 8:32AM 0.35 | 8:31PM 0.32 | 9:51AM 0.36 | 9:29PM 0.37 | 11:19AM 0.34 | 10:35PM 0.39 | 12:38PM 0.27 | ||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Sat 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 |
| Sunset | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 26 | 33 | 35 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 24 | 32 | 34 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Frenchmans Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Frenchmans Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Frenchmans Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Frenchmans 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 (Frenchmans 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 Frenchmans 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.
Frenchmans Reef is 8 km (5 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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