Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Issued: 9 pm 05 Jul 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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,717 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SE
11
3.5
SSE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.2
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.8
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.2
SE
9
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2015
1422
1367
1520
2597
2717
2581
1565
986
800
865
673
538
492
459
408
225
190
151
103
92
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSW
30
S
20
S
20
SSE
20
S
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
NW
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
11:48PM1.53m
12:47PM1.32m
00:36AM1.43m
1:35PM1.36m
1:31AM1.33m
2:29PM1.43m
2:35AM1.24m
3:28PM1.51m
3:48AM1.18m
4:29PM1.62m
5:04AM1.16m
5:30PM1.73m
6:15AM1.19m
6:28PM1.83m
Low Tide
6:29AM0.35m
6:33PM0.62m
7:10AM0.38m
7:36PM0.61m
7:55AM0.41m
8:47PM0.58m
8:47AM0.44m
10:03PM0.52m
9:44AM0.45m
11:16PM0.43m
10:44AM0.44m
00:23AM0.32m
11:45AM0.42m
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clear
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6:56
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
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4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
 mm
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
8
4
1
2
Temp °C
15
16
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
15
15
15
14
14
15
14
17
17
14
14
15
Feels °C
10
11
11
11
10
10
11
13
13
12
14
13
13
13
14
13
14
13
11
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
13
3
SSE
10
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
1.3
ESE
12
1.9
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.8
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
Energy kJ
14
4
14
3
1948
2211
1565
504
800
865
673
538
492
459
408
225
156
151
103
92
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
15
0.8
ESE
14
0.9
ESE
13
1
ESE
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.2
ESE
14
0.8
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
11
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
171
236
249
256
6
9
7
7
21
167
190
70
47
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.5
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
11
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
4
10
6
8
7
6
5
4
81
50
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SE
11
3.5
SSE
11
2.2
SE
10
1.7
SSE
10
0.4
SW
3
0.2
W
3
0.3
NW
2
0.5
NW
3
0.7
NW
4
Energy kJ
2015
1422
1367
1520
2597
2717
2581
986
585
2
1
1
5
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
4
1
4
6
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
241
292
221
44
1
96
125
44
9
1
0
44
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
55
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
4
8
7
5
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
6
7
8
8
6
9
6
4
9
7
7
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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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