Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Issued: 9 pm 29 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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with 4,715 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 6th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun morning).

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Mon
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
!
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
7
0.3
SSE
17
0.7
ENE
5
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
E
12
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.8
S
9
3
S
12
3
S
12
3.5
S
14
3
SSE
12
3
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
56
26
46
23
22
60
26
23
17
9
11
13
47
145
101
2854
2335
4715
2831
2026
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
10
N
5
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
15
ENE
15
N
25
NW
25
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
5
W
10
S
10
SSE
30
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
SW
25
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:38AM1.19m
8:32PM1.77m
9:20AM1.22m
9:10PM1.77m
10:02AM1.25m
9:48PM1.74m
10:42AM1.26m
10:26PM1.69m
11:22AM1.27m
11:05PM1.61m
12:03PM1.29m
11:48PM1.53m
12:47PM1.32m
Low Tide
2:45AM0.33m
1:57PM0.53m
3:23AM0.29m
2:40PM0.54m
4:00AM0.27m
3:22PM0.56m
4:37AM0.27m
4:05PM0.58m
5:14AM0.29m
4:49PM0.60m
5:51AM0.31m
5:38PM0.61m
6:29AM0.35m
6:33PM0.62m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
light rain
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
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4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
 mm
1
1
1
2
2
2
Temp °C
16
18
19
18
20
19
17
21
20
18
19
20
14
13
15
15
15
15
16
13
16
Feels °C
13
17
18
17
19
16
14
17
16
15
13
16
9
11
11
13
8
9
11
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
S
7
0.7
S
12
0.8
S
9
2.5
S
12
0.3
E
8
3
SSE
14
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
11
Energy kJ
53
30
21
17
23
22
60
26
21
9
9
5
13
24
145
99
1871
12
3771
2434
1565
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
5
0.5
ESE
9
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
E
10
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
12
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
S
12
0.3
E
13
0.6
S
12
0.3
E
11
0.1
E
13
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
8
22
14
46
3
8
5
19
23
17
8
11
11
47
28
101
20
3
12
11
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
S
15
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
12
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.4
E
11
Energy kJ
30
56
19
17
8
3
8
7
6
5
2
1
11
5
7
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
5
1.1
NE
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
5
0.3
NNE
3
0.5
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.6
NNW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.5
WNW
3
0.3
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
SSE
2
0.4
SSW
3
3
S
12
3
S
12
3.5
S
14
3
S
12
3
S
11
Energy kJ
34
60
26
15
1
5
5
8
9
7
1
3
1
3
2854
2335
4715
2831
2026
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
7
4
Distance (km)
30
0
0
0
29
351
30
0
0
33
92
96
23
0
9
9
211
96
259
44
125
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
3
2
2
1
2
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
7
7
7
9
9
9
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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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