Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 22 May 2026 AEST
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Nobbys Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 23rd May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 23rd May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 23rd May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
!
!
!
2
3
4
3
2
3
1
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSE
8
2.5
SE
10
2.5
SE
10
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.5
E
12
2.4
E
11
2.4
E
12
2.3
E
11
2.1
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.9
E
12
2.1
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.9
E
12
2
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
679
1370
1422
1969
2402
2352
1977
1914
1482
1535
1389
1107
943
976
1236
880
963
924
658
494
480
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ENE
5
N
10
SW
10
S
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
5
S
5
N
10
S
5
NNE
5
WSW
10
S
20
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:21PM1.27m
1:11AM1.66m
2:26PM1.30m
2:14AM1.55m
3:27PM1.35m
3:16AM1.46m
4:21PM1.42m
4:16AM1.38m
5:07PM1.49m
5:11AM1.32m
5:49PM1.57m
6:00AM1.28m
6:27PM1.64m
Low Tide
6:49PM0.67m
8:07AM0.38m
8:00PM0.70m
9:02AM0.42m
9:13PM0.68m
9:51AM0.44m
10:21PM0.64m
10:35AM0.46m
11:21PM0.59m
11:14AM0.47m
00:13AM0.53m
11:50AM0.47m
00:59AM0.48m
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6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
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4:58
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:54
2
1
4
1
1
2
2
3
2
1
3
3
15
36
Temp °C
18
18
18
20
20
20
20
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
19
19
19
18
18
18
13
13
14
18
17
17
19
17
19
18
19
20
17
19
20
20
20
20
19
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
10
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
11
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.5
E
12
2.4
E
11
2.4
E
12
2.3
E
11
2.1
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.9
E
12
2.1
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.9
E
12
2
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
Energy kJ
192
15
24
1969
2402
2352
1977
1914
1482
1535
1389
1107
943
976
1236
880
963
924
658
494
480
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
17
8
6
4
4
3
6
25
69
47
24
21
9
8
6
12
13
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
6
8
6
6
6
6
5
4
13
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSE
8
2.5
SE
10
2.5
SE
10
0.6
NW
3
Energy kJ
679
1370
1422
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
5
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
139
185
221
112
112
241
112
136
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
9
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
4
8
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
6
5
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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