Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 19 Dec 2025 AEDT
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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
22.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nobbys Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 19th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 21st Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 25th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.7
S
0.9
ENE
0.5
ENE
1
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.7
S
1.4
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
ESE
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
0.7
S
2.2
SSE
2.4
SSE
1.3
S
Period(s) (?)77776775886985689107109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)421941273083314472413031811237154301225894311156252
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
15
ENE
10
NNW
20
SSW
15
ENE
5
N
0
SSE
25
NE
5
NNW
10
NW
20
S
15
SSE
5
ESE
25
ENE
15
SE
10
E
35
ENE
15
ESE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscrossglassoffcross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:32AM
1.69
9:08PM
1.15
9:10AM
1.74
9:52PM
1.17
9:47AM
1.76
10:34PM
1.18
10:25AM
1.76
11:17PM
1.19
11:03AM
1.73
11:58PM
1.20
11:43AM
1.68
12:41AM
1.21
12:25PM
1.62
1:26AM
1.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:20PM
0.33
2:30AM
0.46
4:00PM
0.29
3:11AM
0.48
4:39PM
0.26
3:52AM
0.50
5:17PM
0.24
4:34AM
0.53
5:56PM
0.25
5:17AM
0.56
6:35PM
0.26
6:04AM
0.58
7:15PM
0.29
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--
Sunset-7:59--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:01-
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
--1-----1-51-----2312
Temp. °C333026242525283032272320222422222323191919
Feels °C (?)332927252526313133292419242322222121161718
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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 12 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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