Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The first real glimmer of something rideable shows up on Monday the 31st of August, but even then, it’s not much to write home about. The overall pattern is small, with a lot of ordinary or poor conditions in the mix. There’s a long gap of nothing really worthwhile until we get into the second week, so don’t get your hopes up too high for the next few days.

Let’s start with the first decent window. On Monday morning, August 31st, Nobbys Reef is looking at a clean, glassy start. The swell is a modest 3ft from the south, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is light from the north-northeast, glassy, which is a major positive. The combined energy is moderate (300). It’s not a big swell, but with those conditions, it’s the best on offer early on. It’s a reef break, so you’ll need to know what you’re doing; it’s rated for advanced surfers. Keep in mind this spot is known to be inconsistent, so don’t bank on it every day.

The next notable moment comes on Friday morning, September 4th, with another glassy morning. The swell is smaller at 3ft from the south, still with an 11-second period, and combined energy at 187. Again, the wind is from the north-northwest, glassy, giving you clean conditions. But it’s still a small wave, and the quality is just ordinary.

The water temperature is sitting at 65°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Moving into the second week, things quieten right down. There’s nothing really worth paddling out for from the 5th through to the 10th of September. The swell is tiny, the wind is often messy, and the energy is low. It’s a proper blank run.

Then, a real standout appears. On Friday morning, September 11th, the swell jumps up to 8ft from the south, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is very strong at 1266. This is a big swell, and at this size, it’s really only for the experts. The wind is light from the east-northeast, cross-shore, which is workable. This is the biggest surf of the entire forecast, and it’s a significant event. The quality is still marginal due to the size and the tide, but if you’re an experienced surfer, this is your window.

The following morning, Saturday, September 12th, offers a cleaner option. The swell has dropped to 4ft from the south, with a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the northwest, giving you clean, peeling waves. Combined energy is moderate (386). This is a much more manageable size and the conditions are good. It’s a solid day for the more experienced crew.

After that, it fades back into small, messy conditions through to the end of the forecast.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are the glassy, small mornings in the first week if you’re desperate for a clean wave, but the real standout is the Friday morning, September 11th, with that big 8ft south swell for the experts. The Saturday morning, September 12th, is the best all-rounder for the experienced surfer, with cleaner conditions and a solid 4ft swell.

Rusty.

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