Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Issued: 9 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
19.5° 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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with 494 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 18th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.4
SSE
14
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
11
1.3
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.4
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
1
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
106
106
121
123
95
93
70
61
61
41
352
484
313
270
218
117
78
53
30
27
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
W
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
S
10
W
10
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross
High Tide
10:07PM1.93m
11:03AM1.33m
10:58PM1.84m
11:57AM1.33m
11:50PM1.72m
12:52PM1.33m
00:43AM1.58m
1:47PM1.35m
1:37AM1.43m
2:42PM1.37m
2:33AM1.30m
3:35PM1.41m
3:31AM1.20m
4:26PM1.47m
Low Tide
4:59AM0.17m
4:32PM0.50m
5:49AM0.22m
5:30PM0.56m
6:38AM0.28m
6:31PM0.61m
7:26AM0.35m
7:35PM0.65m
8:12AM0.42m
8:43PM0.67m
8:56AM0.47m
9:52PM0.66m
9:38AM0.51m
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part cloud
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cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
 mm
Temp °C
19
20
20
17
20
18
16
17
17
16
16
16
15
16
16
15
15
16
13
16
17
Feels °C
18
18
19
15
16
13
12
11
12
12
14
14
13
12
12
13
12
12
9
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
11
1.3
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.4
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
1
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
Energy kJ
72
106
106
121
123
95
93
66
61
61
41
352
484
313
270
218
117
78
53
30
27
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.4
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
Energy kJ
33
28
16
6
22
23
20
70
35
25
37
40
35
31
31
17
101
50
8
11
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
9
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
S
14
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
3
2
6
27
16
6
2
1
1
6
5
16
48
16
15
36
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.9
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
1
1
2
4
24
8
5
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
81
0
0
44
0
0
0
0
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
2
5
3
4
2
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
6
6
6
4
7
5
9
4
9
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
9
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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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