Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
21.3°C
1.6° 

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 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 31st Oct)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 31st Oct)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 30th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Period (s)
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1.3
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1.7
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ENE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
584
313
205
356
174
209
37
39
38
78
72
36
29
98
99
239
114
103
207
Wind (km/h)
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30
ENE
20
NNE
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NE
20
NNE
15
NW
20
S
15
SE
10
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E
25
ENE
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NE
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SSE
15
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High Tide
11:42PM1.23m
11:49AM1.76m
00:44AM1.16m
12:47PM1.70m
1:55AM1.13m
1:53PM1.62m
3:12AM1.14m
3:04PM1.55m
4:26AM1.20m
4:17PM1.50m
5:29AM1.29m
5:24PM1.46m
Low Tide
5:13AM0.42m
6:44PM0.24m
6:10AM0.51m
7:49PM0.29m
7:17AM0.59m
8:59PM0.32m
8:35AM0.63m
10:06PM0.32m
9:58AM0.61m
11:06PM0.32m
11:14AM0.55m
11:57PM0.30m
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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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