Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 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
19.2° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 12 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 15th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 15th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1.2
S
1
S
1.2
S
1.3
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.5
S
0.8
S
1.2
SSE
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.4
SSW
0.3
ESE
0.2
S
0.2
E
0.3
S
0.4
S
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
1
E
1
E
1.5
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)101099989810858667551011109789999999999101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2823171962422781111427012358721815238252011162141577884129189218189161198287334856254184214266
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
20
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NW
15
NW
20
SSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
10
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SE
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
ENE
20
NNE
10
N
25
NW
10
W
10
NW
5
N
10
NNW
10
NW
10
ENE
20
NNE
35
WNW
40
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
35
W
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
onglassoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:32AM
1.35
11:28PM
1.62
12:19PM
1.38
12:20AM
1.51
1:11PM
1.42
1:17AM
1.38
2:09PM
1.47
2:24AM
1.26
3:12PM
1.53
3:39AM
1.18
4:18PM
1.61
4:59AM
1.14
5:22PM
1.70
6:12AM
1.16
6:21PM
1.79
7:13AM
1.19
7:15PM
1.85
8:05AM
1.24
8:03PM
1.87
8:51AM
1.28
8:49PM
1.85
9:34AM
1.31
9:31PM
1.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:14PM
0.47
6:05AM
0.25
6:11PM
0.49
6:49AM
0.30
7:17PM
0.50
7:38AM
0.35
8:30PM
0.50
8:33AM
0.40
9:50PM
0.47
9:32AM
0.44
11:09PM
0.40
10:35AM
0.45
12:18AM
0.31
11:38AM
0.44
1:16AM
0.22
12:37PM
0.42
2:06AM
0.16
1:30PM
0.40
2:52AM
0.14
2:20PM
0.39
3:33AM
0.14
3:08PM
0.40
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-5:02--5:04--5:04--5:05--5:06--5:06--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:08--5:08--5:09-
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Rain (mm)
----------23-----------------21-----
Temp. °C13121114151214151414151416161313151416181519181315161318171614141012129
Feels °C (?)97610129101111101114141310101313141511161310131410171514752341

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, strong winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

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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 12 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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