Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Issued: 9 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
19.6° 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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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+) 4PM (Fri 19th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 26th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.4
SSE
14
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.7
S
9
1.9
S
9
1.5
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
1.3
S
7
2.2
S
9
1.5
S
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
93
95
93
70
59
59
62
59
81
529
317
270
229
163
120
162
749
272
273
259
196
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NE
10
W
15
WSW
15
S
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
25
S
10
S
10
SSW
0
NE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
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
4:30AM1.13m
5:12PM1.53m
Low Tide
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
10:58PM0.62m
10:20AM0.52m
11:55PM0.57m
cloud
cloud
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
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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
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
 mm
2
1
2
4
Temp °C
19
19
16
17
17
16
17
18
16
16
16
15
15
17
14
14
15
14
14
15
15
Feels °C
14
15
13
12
12
12
15
16
14
13
12
12
11
15
10
8
8
7
11
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.7
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.5
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.2
SSE
18
1.5
S
8
1.5
SSE
8
0.2
ESE
8
1.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
93
95
93
61
59
59
62
59
81
299
317
270
229
163
120
82
32
272
273
7
196
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.4
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
E
9
0.2
SSE
18
0.1
E
9
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.1
E
9
0.7
SSE
10
Energy kJ
22
23
20
70
31
25
21
35
54
31
31
17
96
49
6
30
1
81
43
2
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
14
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
SSE
15
Energy kJ
7
27
16
6
4
1
3
1
4
28
15
7
15
6
6
1
1
1
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
3
0.9
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.2
WNW
2
0.3
SSW
3
1.9
S
9
1.3
S
7
2.2
S
9
1.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
5
23
3
2
3
2
1
2
529
162
749
259
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
44
0
0
0
0
1
125
44
2
2
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
3
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
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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