Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
18.5°C
0.0° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 1,855 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSW 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 (Sep 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 4th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Nobbys Reef. It’s a proper reef set-up that needs an offshore wind and a decent south swell to really fire, and it’s inconsistent as all get-out. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

We’ve got a bit of a hit-and-miss run ahead. The first real chance to get a wave is this Friday morning, the 4th of September. It’s looking glassy with light easterly airs, and we’ve got a clean 3 ft south swell rolling in with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (209). It’s not huge, but the conditions are spot on. After that, the wind swings and the quality drops right off.

Next window is Monday morning, the 7th of September. Again, glassy conditions with light southwest winds, and a touch more size at 4 ft from the south. Period’s dropped to 8 seconds, so it’s a shorter-period swell, but with that glassed-out surface it’ll still be a fun session. Wave energy is moderate (205).

Then we get a few days of onshore junk and building swell. Things get messy, but keep an eye on Saturday morning, the 12th of September. We’ve got a solid 5 ft south-southeast swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is moderate to strong (575). The wind is cross-shore from the south-southwest, so there’ll be a bit of a cross-chop on the face. It’s marginal, but for a dedicated crew it could offer some better shaped waves than what we’ve seen. For the average punter, it’s touch and go.

If you can wait, Wednesday morning the 16th of September is the real standout. It’s clean with a light west-southwest cross-off breeze, and there’s 3 ft of south swell at 9 seconds. Energy is moderate (210), and with those clean conditions, it’ll be the pick of the bunch for sure. Expect it to be worth the paddle.

Otherwise, there are big gaps of a few days with nothing worth chasing, and that second week has some proper storms blowing through, so don’t hold your breath. For a reef that’s this inconsistent, that’s just how it goes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
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1
1
1
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.8
S
12
1
S
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
1
S
7
1.5
S
11
1.2
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.2
SSE
9
2
SSE
8
1.4
SE
9
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
2.1
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
177
183
51
94
58
41
26
108
576
196
165
222
486
281
142
109
206
534
Wind (km/h)
15
W
0
WSW
20
ENE
10
NW
15
N
25
NNW
20
WSW
15
WSW
25
SE
10
SW
5
SW
20
ENE
20
S
20
S
15
S
5
N
15
NW
25
S
45
S
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:54AM1.12m
1:26PM1.51m
2:14AM1.04m
2:41PM1.52m
3:47AM1.04m
3:58PM1.58m
5:08AM1.11m
5:08PM1.65m
6:07AM1.21m
6:08PM1.71m
6:55AM1.32m
6:59PM1.74m
Low Tide
6:42AM0.47m
8:22PM0.44m
7:51AM0.54m
9:49PM0.40m
9:11AM0.55m
11:04PM0.32m
10:30AM0.51m
00:02AM0.23m
11:39AM0.42m
00:51AM0.15m
12:36PM0.33m
1:33AM0.11m
clear
clear
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clear
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rain showers
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6:07
6:05
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6:03
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6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:39
 mm
2
7
Temp °C
19
18
19
18
28
29
25
19
18
17
18
19
17
16
16
15
20
17
15
Feels °C
15
15
14
15
25
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22
14
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16
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12
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17
12
8
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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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