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Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 18 Oct 2025 AEDT
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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
21.0° C
 (Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Oct 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 12 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Oct 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 23rd Oct)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sat
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.2
E
1.3
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
0.5
E
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.4
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)55566676688991061010109109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)313775124413072855837167168154109146655596361207148106
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNE
30
SSW
20
S
15
ESE
15
NE
15
N
25
NW
15
NW
25
S
25
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
25
ENE
5
NNW
15
SSW
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncrosscross-
off		offoffcross-
on		onononcrossoffcrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:50AM
1.44
7:53PM
1.43
8:22AM
1.52
8:30PM
1.39
8:53AM
1.58
9:05PM
1.35
9:26AM
1.62
9:41PM
1.30
9:59AM
1.63
10:19PM
1.24
10:33AM
1.63
10:59PM
1.18
11:09AM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:33AM
0.28
1:52PM
0.39
2:03AM
0.27
2:32PM
0.34
2:32AM
0.27
3:10PM
0.30
3:01AM
0.28
3:49PM
0.30
3:31AM
0.31
4:28PM
0.31
4:02AM
0.37
5:09PM
0.34
4:34AM
0.44
5:54PM
0.39
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sat
25
Sunrise-6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:01--6:01-
Sunset--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:09--7:09--7:10--7:12
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181921182832281919183036312119181819181920
Feels °C (?)151617142530261718182934281614161717141717
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Newcastle

  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-on wind has become light (light winds from the NNE at Newcastle Nobbys Signal Station 1 km from Nobbys Reef). 0.9m 5s windswell from the SE with a 0.5m 7s swell from the S and a 0.5m 7s swell from the ENE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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