Surf Forecasts:
Nobbys Reef surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, S swell with 227 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's coming up for Nobbys Reef. Straight up, the next fortnight and a bit is mostly a write-off for a decent paddle at this spot, so don't get your hopes up.
We're looking at a long dry spell starting now. The first real chance of anything even worth a mention doesn't roll around until Monday the 31st of August. Before that, it's pretty grim. The swell is tiny and the wind is messy, keeping the combined energy low, usually under 200 units, so there's just no power in the water. The water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Monday the 31st of August morning is our first real standout. It's not big, but you'll get some 3ft swell from the south with a period of 9 seconds, offering moderate energy (253). The wind will be light offshore from the NNW, so it'll be clean and lined up. Keep in mind this spot is inconsistent, so it might not be doing much even then, but if it's running, it could be a nice little window before it picks up again.
Then hold onto your hat for Thursday the 3rd of September morning. That's the best of the whole outlook. We get a bump up to 5ft from the SSE with an 8-second period, so not a long groundswell but it packs a punch with combined energy hitting 357. The wind will be a solid 16 mph offshore from the NW, giving you a favourable cross-off breeze. It'll be clean and have a bit of push, but that size makes it a bit much for beginners. This is a reef break and advanced only, so only the experienced crew should be out there.
After that, it's pretty much back to rubbish through the first week of September, with onshore winds and small, weak swell killing the vibe. There's a gap of several days with no real recommendations, so don't plan your week around it.
So, to boil it down: ignore the next week and a half, keep an eye on the morning of Monday the 31st of August for a clean but inconsistent session, and if you're keen and skilled, the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September is the one to target.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | S 9 | ENE 6 | S 11 | S 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 6 | 3 | 220 | 160 | 227 | 125 | 89 | 71 | 73 | 104 | 66 | 71 | 63 | 48 | 117 | 97 | 79 | 70 | 54 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:55PM1.38m | 4:54AM0.95m | 4:52PM1.43m | 5:52AM1.02m | 5:41PM1.50m | 6:35AM1.11m | 6:23PM1.57m | 7:12AM1.20m | 7:02PM1.62m | 7:46AM1.28m | 7:40PM1.65m | 8:19AM1.35m | 8:17PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:13PM0.55m | 9:57AM0.64m | 11:59PM0.47m | 11:00AM0.61m | 00:36AM0.38m | 11:53AM0.55m | 1:10AM0.29m | 12:39PM0.48m | 1:42AM0.22m | 1:22PM0.41m | 2:14AM0.17m | 2:02PM0.35m | 2:46AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 11 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 220 | 160 | 227 | 125 | 89 | 26 | 22 | 47 | 66 | 71 | 63 | 48 | 117 | 97 | 79 | 70 | 54 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 6 | S 6 | ENE 8 | S 15 | ENE 8 | E 5 | SSE 17 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 157 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 71 | 42 | 26 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 51 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 33 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 9 | S 4 | S 18 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 8 | — | 6 | — | 8 | 8 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 16 | 30 | 27 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | SE 2 | SE 3 | SE 5 | — | E 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | NW 2 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | E 2 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21 | — | 12 | 29 | 21 | 31 | 73 | 104 | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 241 | 96 | 81 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
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