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West is the clean offshore lane, southeast swell is the main trigger, and low to medium falling tide is the conservative working window.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
Frenchmans Reef
Frenchmans Reef is a named Newcastle and Lake Macquarie reef spot with lefts and rights over sand and rock. It stays relatively empty, feels more like a local reef than a generic city beach, and lines up with a west offshore and southeast swell pairing. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Frenchmans Reef in New South Wales.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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Access is right in the rip next to Frenchmans Beach.
Rocks, sharks, and the rip access are the main cautions.
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