Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 14 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 normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 15th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
!
2
1
3
3
0
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
1.6
SSE
2.3
S
3
S
3
S
2.3
S
2.1
S
2.2
SSE
2
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.8
SSE
2.1
SSE
2.2
SE
Period(s) (?)9101099998871112111111121111111312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)281273230168142171974731284129325442459122310451315104585370514751344
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
10
W
15
SE
0
E
10
NNW
20
ENE
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
15
SW
20
SW
20
S
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
onglassoffcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:15AM
1.56
6:50PM
1.56
7:02AM
1.58
7:29PM
1.67
7:48AM
1.57
8:09PM
1.76
8:35AM
1.53
8:52PM
1.82
9:24AM
1.47
9:39PM
1.85
10:17AM
1.39
10:28PM
1.84
11:15AM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:07AM
0.49
12:34PM
0.32
12:55AM
0.38
1:12PM
0.29
1:43AM
0.29
1:50PM
0.28
2:31AM
0.23
2:30PM
0.30
3:22AM
0.21
3:13PM
0.35
4:16AM
0.23
3:58PM
0.42
5:14AM
0.28
4:49PM
0.51
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
Sunrise-6:13--6:13--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18-
Sunset--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:23
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------------------213
Temp. °C182121202424202729211717171718181819181919
Feels °C (?)161918192320182526161213131315151516161616
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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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