Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Issued: 3 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
19.0° C

Normal for this time of year

Nobbys Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nobbys Reef surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SE swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 (Jul 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1
SE
7
1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
9
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
149
104
108
84
86
191
205
181
182
182
129
114
88
61
61
78
56
26
40
20
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
SSE
5
SW
15
WSW
20
SSW
5
N
5
ENE
15
ESE
10
E
0
N
10
E
10
NNE
5
NW
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
N
15
ENE
15
N
15
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:12PM1.53m
5:27AM1.10m
5:55PM1.60m
6:20AM1.10m
6:35PM1.66m
7:08AM1.12m
7:15PM1.72m
7:54AM1.16m
7:54PM1.76m
8:38AM1.19m
8:32PM1.77m
9:20AM1.22m
9:10PM1.77m
10:02AM1.25m
Low Tide
11:55PM0.57m
11:03AM0.53m
00:44AM0.51m
11:46AM0.52m
1:27AM0.44m
12:30PM0.52m
2:07AM0.38m
1:14PM0.52m
2:45AM0.33m
1:57PM0.53m
3:23AM0.29m
2:40PM0.54m
4:00AM0.27m
rain showers
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
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4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
 mm
2
2
1
4
2
2
2
4
2
1
Temp °C
16
16
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
17
17
15
17
16
16
16
15
18
19
17
21
Feels °C
14
13
14
13
14
12
11
14
13
14
13
15
14
14
15
14
13
16
16
14
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1
SE
7
1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.3
SE
12
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
192
149
104
108
84
86
23
205
181
182
182
129
114
88
61
61
78
56
26
40
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.2
S
11
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.2
SSE
18
0.4
SE
13
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
8
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
8
0.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
63
9
78
56
50
34
31
45
49
42
3
1
13
10
21
20
6
5
25
35
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
19
0.3
SE
12
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
7
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
11
0.2
E
11
Energy kJ
3
6
5
5
7
23
7
59
49
17
2
2
1
8
7
6
17
4
1
2
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
4
1.3
SSE
8
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NW
3
0.6
WNW
3
Energy kJ
17
191
6
2
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
1
44
0
1
0
0
42
0
0
179
30
0
30
0
0
30
0
0
81
30
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
8
5
6
6
5
7
5
5
9
6
6
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
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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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