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Frenchmans Reef Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Frenchmans Reef surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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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 Friday (Apr 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 12 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 19th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 21st Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frenchmans Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 228 | 337 | 240 | 428 | 795 | 340 | 217 | 145 | 106 | 57 | 108 | 131 | 171 | 203 | 180 | 232 | 253 | 752 | 493 | 1159 | 2180 | 3353 | 2695 | 1710 | 1455 | 580 | 510 | 359 | 262 | 224 | 281 | 250 | 168 | 124 | 100 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:05PM 1.11 | 5:51AM 1.20 | 6:35PM 1.19 | 6:29AM 1.21 | 7:03PM 1.28 | 7:04AM 1.22 | 7:32PM 1.35 | 7:40AM 1.22 | 8:02PM 1.41 | 8:16AM 1.20 | 8:34PM 1.45 | 8:54AM 1.16 | 9:08PM 1.47 | 9:35AM 1.11 | 9:45PM 1.47 | 10:19AM 1.05 | 10:26PM 1.46 | 11:10AM 0.99 | 11:12PM 1.43 | 12:09PM 0.94 | 12:07AM 1.39 | 1:18PM 0.93 | 1:10AM 1.36 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:45PM 0.49 | 12:11PM 0.29 | 12:27AM 0.43 | 12:40PM 0.27 | 1:05AM 0.37 | 1:08PM 0.26 | 1:42AM 0.32 | 1:38PM 0.26 | 2:19AM 0.28 | 2:08PM 0.27 | 2:59AM 0.26 | 2:40PM 0.30 | 3:41AM 0.25 | 3:14PM 0.34 | 4:27AM 0.25 | 3:51PM 0.39 | 5:19AM 0.27 | 4:35PM 0.46 | 6:15AM 0.29 | 5:29PM 0.52 | 7:17AM 0.31 | 6:38PM 0.56 | 8:21AM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Fri 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 |
| Sunset | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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