Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
17.5°C
0.9° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSE swell with 415 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 0.8m 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 on offer for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot to focus on: Nobbys Reef, a reef setup that’s for the advanced crew and it’s inconsistent, so when it lines up, you need to be on it.

The first few days are a write-off to be honest. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are pretty ordinary with messy winds and only small, weak swell. The energy is moderate at best, with readings around 301 to 332 on Sunday, dropping to 135 on Monday arvo. Not worth paddling out for.

Tuesday the 25th morning shows a bit of life. There’s a 5ft NE swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it won’t have much grunt. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNW, which will keep it clean. The combined energy is moderate at 271. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

The real standout comes in on Monday the 31st of August. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got a 4ft SSE swell with a *very long* period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong at 890. To top it off, the wind is glassy calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. This is prime for Nobbys Reef, as long-period swells love a reef setup. Tuesday the 1st of September morning is also solid with a 3ft S swell, 13-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the NW. Combined energy is a solid 386. Keep in mind the swell direction is from the south, which is the optimum direction for this break, so it should focus nicely.

After that, the surf drops off into the second week. There’s a small window on Friday the 4th of September morning with a 4ft S swell and a 12-second period, light cross-off wind, and combined energy of 427. It’s clean, but the swell is modest. The rest of the second week is mostly small, with weak energy and ordinary winds, so don’t expect much.

Overall, the best bet is Monday the 31st of August morning at Nobbys Reef. It’s a rare, inconsistent spot, but when it’s glassy with a long period groundswell, it’s a treat. The second week is quiet, but that’s just how it goes sometimes.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
262
212
231
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89
70
163
200
67
49
47
234
307
268
415
289
338
154
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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25
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15
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10
NNW
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NW
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25
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NNE
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High Tide
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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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.

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