Surf Forecasts:
Nobbys Reef surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SE swell with 533 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nobbys Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu for the local breaks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at about 64°, which is just about average for this time of year, nothin' to write home about.
Alright, look, I gotta be straight with you. The next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We're looking at a long, quiet stretch from now right through to about the 16th of August. There's just nothin' doing. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and the conditions are ordinary at best. You'll be fighting for scraps if you even bother paddling out. Honestly, it's a good time to check your wax, fix a ding, or just hang with the family.
But hold on, don't toss the board in the shed just yet. There's a real glimmer of hope on the horizon. The standout session is shaping up for Monday morning, the 17th of August. The charts are showing a solid groundswell sneaking in from the south, with a very long period of 15 seconds. That's a heap of energy in the water – we're talking 1388 (combined energy)! The swell will be a solid 6 ft, but that period is so long it'll be a bit fat and rolling on the beach, so this one's really for the experienced crew. The wind is forecast to be glassy with a whisper of a northwesterly, so Nobbys Reef should be absolutely clean. If you're an advanced surfer and you've got the 17th open, circle it. It's a decent wait, but that Monday morning could be the one that makes the whole month worthwhile.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 549 | 533 | 297 | 187 | 104 | 25 | 9 | 14 | 32 | 86 | 80 | 150 | 246 | 282 | 235 | 194 | 127 | 47 | 45 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:37PM1.56m | 11:20AM1.38m | 11:20PM1.46m | 12:03PM1.40m | 00:08AM1.34m | 12:54PM1.43m | 1:05AM1.22m | 1:53PM1.46m | 2:17AM1.12m | 3:00PM1.52m | 3:41AM1.07m | 4:12PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:27PM0.43m | 5:07AM0.25m | 5:14PM0.45m | 5:44AM0.30m | 6:09PM0.48m | 6:25AM0.36m | 7:14PM0.50m | 7:13AM0.42m | 8:30PM0.51m | 8:12AM0.47m | 9:54PM0.46m | 9:20AM0.49m | 11:13PM0.37m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 549 | 533 | 297 | 187 | 104 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 32 | 86 | 80 | 150 | 246 | 282 | 235 | 194 | 127 | 47 | 45 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | SE 10 | S 6 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 221 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 31 | 26 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | E 8 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | S 5 | SSE 10 | E 11 | SE 8 | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 17 | E 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 4 | NNW 2 | — | NW 3 | — | — | W 2 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 7 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 11 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 276 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 482 | 23 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 508 | 91 |
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