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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 Thursday (Apr 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Frenchmans Reef in the next 12 days are 2.4m 15s 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frenchmans Reef over the next 12 days.
Wed 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 64 | 465 | 700 | 785 | 724 | 1019 | 1280 | 1269 | 702 | 615 | 367 | 235 | 115 | 55 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 671 | 1093 | 902 | 886 | 616 | 843 | 984 | 786 | 1075 | 2388 | 1487 | 986 | 781 | 722 | 418 | 338 | 357 | 336 | 227 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 2:33PM 0.97 | 2:21AM 1.34 | 3:43PM 1.05 | 3:33AM 1.35 | 4:41PM 1.17 | 4:41AM 1.36 | 5:31PM 1.30 | 5:40AM 1.37 | 6:16PM 1.42 | 6:34AM 1.37 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 7:55PM 0.57 | 9:23AM 0.31 | 9:12PM 0.54 | 10:18AM 0.29 | 10:24PM 0.46 | 11:08AM 0.26 | 11:28PM 0.37 | 11:54AM 0.25 | 12:25AM 0.27 | 12:37PM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Wed 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 |
| Sunset | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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