Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 12 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
21.0° 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 Friday (May 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 15th May)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.9
E
7
1.4
ESE
9
2.3
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
220
210
251
211
163
129
117
123
88
99
79
304
719
621
493
505
299
306
484
548
432
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
5
NNE
15
SW
10
SE
5
NW
10
WSW
5
E
15
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
10
NNE
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:46AM1.44m
5:31PM1.54m
5:42AM1.45m
6:15PM1.67m
6:36AM1.45m
7:00PM1.79m
7:30AM1.44m
7:47PM1.88m
8:23AM1.41m
8:35PM1.93m
9:18AM1.38m
9:25PM1.95m
10:15AM1.33m
Low Tide
10:47PM0.61m
11:06AM0.40m
11:43PM0.49m
11:49AM0.37m
00:37AM0.37m
12:32PM0.35m
1:31AM0.28m
1:17PM0.35m
2:24AM0.22m
2:03PM0.37m
3:18AM0.19m
2:52PM0.42m
4:14AM0.20m
3:44PM0.48m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
4
4
5
2
1
2
2
1
1
7
2
1
1
4
4
2
Temp °C
19
19
19
20
20
19
19
18
19
19
19
19
19
21
20
19
21
19
19
19
20
15
16
15
17
17
17
19
17
18
20
19
19
17
18
17
17
19
17
17
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.9
E
7
1.4
ESE
9
1.8
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
9
Energy kJ
102
96
96
94
163
129
117
123
88
99
79
304
471
380
326
381
299
306
359
264
264
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
SE
7
0.3
S
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
71
38
38
21
78
57
59
41
41
25
25
13
6
5
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
25
0.2
SSE
21
0.3
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
13
45
61
24
9
9
8
16
15
15
25
3
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
0.4
SW
3
2.3
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
Energy kJ
220
210
251
211
2
719
621
493
505
484
548
432
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
Distance (km)
174
241
241
271
241
96
0
0
1
0
0
9
30
30
294
30
81
30
81
287
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
5
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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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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