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Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 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
23.4° 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 Sunday (Jan 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 165mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
ESE
3.5
ESE
3
ESE
3
SE
1.9
SE
1.8
SE
1.5
SE
1.5
SE
1.8
SE
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
SE
1.9
SE
1.4
SE
1.6
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SSE
0.8
ESE
1.6
SE
1
SSE
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)999889981010111111101099108810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1567183811721095523470334311731836831862828348520186135132296137320
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
25
ESE
30
SE
25
SE
15
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSE
10
SW
10
S
20
E
15
ESE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
40
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:52PM
1.16
8:46AM
1.73
9:32PM
1.21
9:24AM
1.77
10:09PM
1.26
10:01AM
1.78
10:46PM
1.30
10:39AM
1.75
11:23PM
1.34
11:17AM
1.70
12:01AM
1.36
11:59AM
1.61
12:43AM
1.39
12:44PM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:11AM
0.50
3:35PM
0.25
2:54AM
0.47
4:10PM
0.20
3:36AM
0.44
4:45PM
0.18
4:17AM
0.43
5:19PM
0.18
5:00AM
0.42
5:54PM
0.20
5:45AM
0.43
6:31PM
0.24
6:36AM
0.45
7:10PM
0.30
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
Sunrise-6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07-
Sunset--8:02--8:02--8:02--8:01--8:01--8:00--8:00
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
25111156212123-----------
Temp. °C222022222122212122212121202021222323232425
Feels °C (?)201819191919192120201818182019212221212323
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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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