Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 AEST
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Nobbys Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
22.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 8th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wed
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
!
4
2
4
4
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
3
S
10
2.3
S
12
2.2
S
10
2.1
S
12
2.4
S
12
2.2
S
11
1.8
S
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.9
S
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
16
1.7
SSE
15
1.6
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
290
194
154
1618
1382
986
1229
1644
1186
640
340
333
646
435
661
1275
703
615
198
297
194
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
W
30
WSW
15
W
25
WNW
10
S
10
W
10
WSW
15
S
10
SW
15
SW
20
S
15
S
10
SSE
15
S
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:19PM1.62m
12:21PM1.14m
00:04AM1.57m
1:19PM1.14m
00:55AM1.51m
2:19PM1.17m
1:50AM1.47m
3:14PM1.22m
2:49AM1.45m
4:03PM1.31m
3:49AM1.44m
4:48PM1.42m
4:46AM1.44m
5:31PM1.54m
Low Tide
6:20AM0.50m
5:30PM0.76m
7:11AM0.52m
6:27PM0.81m
8:02AM0.52m
7:33PM0.82m
8:51AM0.51m
8:41PM0.79m
9:38AM0.48m
9:47PM0.71m
10:23AM0.44m
10:47PM0.61m
11:06AM0.40m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
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5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:04
2
5
2
2
1
1
1
3
5
1
Temp °C
18
17
16
12
18
20
15
18
18
18
18
19
19
20
19
20
19
19
19
20
20
17
8
7
6
12
16
11
15
15
17
16
17
17
18
17
16
15
15
16
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
2.3
S
10
2.3
S
12
1.7
S
10
2.1
S
12
2.4
S
12
2.2
S
11
1.8
S
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
15
1.6
SSE
12
0.6
E
12
0.9
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
Energy kJ
290
194
154
1058
1382
580
1229
1644
1186
640
340
333
394
435
301
1275
703
103
198
297
194
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
7
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
17
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.6
E
12
0.7
E
14
0.8
E
13
1.1
SSE
16
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.1
N
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
Energy kJ
23
11
6
89
48
54
56
36
37
59
61
100
188
215
661
151
104
2
60
38
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
E
16
0.1
N
10
0.7
SSE
15
0.8
E
13
0.1
N
10
0.3
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
16
Energy kJ
14
11
2
6
5
2
243
212
2
42
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
4
0.5
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
3
S
10
0.4
WNW
3
2.2
S
10
1.9
S
10
1.5
SSE
12
1.4
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
Energy kJ
12
17
72
1618
3
986
646
615
141
121
181
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
4
1
4
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
2
168
21
0
9
0
0
9
0
0
1
1
1
44
1
125
221
81
221
836
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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Information about the Nobbys Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nobbys Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nobbys Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nobbys 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 (Nobbys 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 Nobbys 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Nobbys Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.

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