Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 29 Mar 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
24.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 30th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 30th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 5th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.9
ENE
0.4
S
0.9
E
1
ENE
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
E
1.5
S
4
SE
2.5
SE
Period(s) (?)109998161616156116666778788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)788452326202114131872511655638648237413334541931884860
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
ESE
15
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
ENE
15
NNE
5
ENE
25
ENE
15
NNE
5
NNE
20
E
5
NNW
5
SE
20
SSE
10
SSE
20
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:17AM
1.66
7:58PM
1.46
8:04AM
1.65
8:35PM
1.54
8:45AM
1.62
9:10PM
1.60
9:23AM
1.55
9:45PM
1.64
10:00AM
1.48
10:19PM
1.66
10:36AM
1.40
10:53PM
1.65
11:12AM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:59AM
0.49
1:48PM
0.29
1:51AM
0.41
2:25PM
0.27
2:36AM
0.35
2:58PM
0.28
3:18AM
0.32
3:29PM
0.30
3:59AM
0.32
3:59PM
0.33
4:39AM
0.35
4:30PM
0.39
5:20AM
0.40
5:00PM
0.46
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
Sunrise-7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05-
Sunset--6:52--6:50--6:49--6:47--6:45--6:45--6:44
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
heavy rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------211179
Temp. °C212021202022222123222123222123222122211818
Feels °C (?)191920192021202121202122212222222322211816
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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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