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JD Reef Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
JD Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 22 Jan 2025 AEDT
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 Wednesday (Jan 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at JD Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jan) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 24th Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for JD Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 231 | 395 | 569 | 320 | 232 | 287 | 1165 | 497 | 263 | 115 | 61 | 55 | 95 | 53 | 138 | 36 | 17 | 20 | 86 | 232 | 217 | 106 | 302 | 203 | 109 | 80 | 196 | 185 | 138 | 207 | 188 | 41 | 43 | 136 | 158 | 153 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:46PM 0.98 | 3:58AM 1.24 | 3:58PM 0.91 | 4:56AM 1.29 | 5:17PM 0.89 | 5:51AM 1.36 | 6:25PM 0.92 | 6:41AM 1.45 | 7:21PM 0.97 | 7:27AM 1.55 | 8:08PM 1.03 | 8:10AM 1.65 | 8:52PM 1.09 | 8:52AM 1.72 | 9:34PM 1.16 | 9:33AM 1.77 | 10:17PM 1.22 | 10:15AM 1.76 | 11:00PM 1.28 | 10:57AM 1.70 | 11:44PM 1.32 | 11:42AM 1.59 | 12:31AM 1.36 | 12:30PM 1.44 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:58PM 0.44 | 10:39AM 0.59 | 9:52PM 0.47 | 11:51AM 0.52 | 10:52PM 0.48 | 12:49PM 0.43 | 11:51PM 0.46 | 1:37PM 0.33 | 12:45AM 0.41 | 2:20PM 0.23 | 1:34AM 0.35 | 3:00PM 0.13 | 2:19AM 0.30 | 3:39PM 0.05 | 3:05AM 0.26 | 4:17PM -0.00 | 3:50AM 0.24 | 4:56PM -0.02 | 4:38AM 0.24 | 5:35PM -0.01 | 5:29AM 0.27 | 6:14PM 0.05 | 6:25AM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Mon 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 |
| Sunset | 8:02 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 20 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 27 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the E by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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