Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 27 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
22.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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 Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Mon
4
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
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
4
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.7
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.8
E
10
2.4
ENE
9
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
32
29
52
60
80
72
190
127
100
100
148
160
230
550
682
472
580
917
470
480
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
SW
10
E
5
NNW
5
SSW
15
ESE
10
ENE
5
ENE
20
ENE
5
NNE
5
SW
10
ESE
0
E
5
N
20
ENE
15
NE
10
N
30
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
25
ENE
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:48AM1.51m
6:25PM1.54m
6:34AM1.47m
7:01PM1.62m
7:15AM1.43m
7:36PM1.68m
7:54AM1.39m
8:11PM1.72m
8:33AM1.34m
8:46PM1.74m
9:12AM1.30m
9:22PM1.74m
9:53AM1.25m
Low Tide
11:43PM0.54m
12:05PM0.39m
00:33AM0.47m
12:40PM0.38m
1:17AM0.41m
1:12PM0.39m
1:59AM0.38m
1:44PM0.40m
2:40AM0.37m
2:16PM0.43m
3:21AM0.38m
2:49PM0.48m
4:03AM0.40m
3:24PM0.54m
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
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5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
2
4
1
Temp °C
18
19
20
19
20
21
21
21
21
20
20
21
21
21
21
21
23
23
20
24
23
16
18
19
18
19
20
20
18
18
19
20
20
20
22
19
21
23
20
19
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.7
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.6
E
10
0.1
S
14
1.8
E
9
1.6
E
10
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
26
32
29
52
60
80
72
124
127
100
100
148
160
230
550
682
472
4
541
470
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
2
19
13
7
6
5
5
20
14
8
6
12
14
6
6
1
1
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
6
2
2
6
6
7
5
1
1
7
6
5
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
3
1.2
E
8
1.8
E
10
2.4
ENE
9
1.6
E
10
Energy kJ
2
190
580
917
480
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
4
4
2
2
Distance (km)
30
0
211
0
9
44
30
9
75
0
0
41
0
0
136
12
0
294
0
0
271
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
9
9
4
4
4
5
4
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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