Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Nobbys Reef.

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first few days are pretty average, but the real action is shaping up for the tail end of the week. The first run of decent waves comes in on Saturday morning, the 25th of July. We’re looking at a solid 6ft southerly swell with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is forecast to be a clean offshore from the WNW at 9 mph. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a moderate 770, so there’s plenty of push. This is a reef break, so that long-period groundswell is going to wrap in nicely, offering up some proper shapes. The water temp is sitting around 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so you won’t need a full winter suit if you’ve got a decent steamer.

Sunday morning, the 26th, is also looking good. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the south, with an 11-second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the WNW at 6 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is still moderate at 570. This is a spot that can get crowded, so if you’re keen, get in early.

Now, there’s a real lull in the middle of the week. From Monday afternoon all the way through to Friday, the first of August, it’s pretty dismal. The swell drops right off, and when it does show up, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, making for choppy, messy conditions. It's a solid five-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

But hold on to your boards, because the standout is coming in on Sunday, the 2nd of August. The forecast is for a massive 13ft southerly swell with a 12-second period. The energy is off the charts at 8233. The wind is a light offshore from the NW at 3 mph, so it’s clean. But I gotta be real with you—this is a reef break, and 13ft is way too big for anyone but the most experienced experts. The swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so don’t even think about it unless you’ve got serious skills and a bigger board. Monday morning, the 3rd, is still huge at 10ft, but the wind is cross-on, making it a messy, dangerous situation.

The week after that is a bit of a mixed bag. There’s some decent energy around the 6th and 7th of August, with swells in the 7ft to 7ft range from the ESE, but the wind is mostly cross-on, so the quality will be marginal. The best bet in that second week is Saturday morning, the 8th of August. The swell drops to a more manageable 4ft from the ESE, with an 11-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the WSW at 3 mph. The energy is a moderate 437, and it should be clean. It’s not a stand-out classic, but it’s the best you’ll see in that second week.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a warm-up, but Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th of July are your best bets for a proper session. Then there’s a long break, and the big swell on the 2nd of August is for experts only. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change.

Rusty

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