Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
17.7°C
0.7° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Nobbys Reef.

The next couple of days are pretty ordinary, but there’s a real standout window coming up. After a few days of average to poor conditions, Friday the 28th of August morning is looking like the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a clean 5ft SSE groundswell with a long 11-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the west. That’s the kind of morning you set the alarm for. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The energy behind that Friday morning swell is moderate with a combined energy reading of 568. The reef will handle that long-period swell well, so expect some nice, well-shaped waves. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but on a Friday morning you might get lucky. This is a solid option for advanced surfers due to the reef setup and the fact it’s an inconsistent spot.

Leading up to that, Tuesday the 25th afternoon is just surfable but very ordinary with a weak 2ft ENE swell and light offshore wind. Wednesday the 26th is messy, with a 4ft short-period S swell and a strong onshore wind, making it lumpy. Thursday the 27th also looks poor with cross-onshore winds and a 5-5ft S swell.

After Friday, Saturday the 29th morning is marginal with a 6ft SSE swell and a light cross-onshore breeze, so it’s not as clean. Sunday the 30th is similar, with a 3ft S swell and cross-shore wind. Then Monday the 31st morning brings a return to glassy conditions, with a 4ft S swell and a long 11-second period, combined energy of 615. That’s another very good session, but it’s a Monday morning, so you might have the place to yourself.

Tuesday the 1st of September has a moderate offshore wind from the NW, with a 3-4ft SSE swell. That’s clean and worth a look. Then things drop off again. From Wednesday the 2nd through to Friday the 4th, the swell dies right down to 1.0-2ft, so it’s flat or close to it. Saturday the 5th morning sees a return of 4ft S swell, but with a short 8-second period, and the wind is light cross-off, so it’s clean but not the best shape.

Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th have clean offshore winds and 3-4ft SSE swell, but the swell period is short, so the waves will be a bit weaker. Monday afternoon the 7th has a strong offshore wind of 40 km/h, which will make paddling out hard, so be careful. Tuesday the 8th afternoon has a 5ft SSE swell, but the wind is strong offshore again, and the conditions are marginal. By Wednesday the 9th, the wind swings onshore and it gets messy.

Overall, the standout is Friday the 28th of August morning. Monday the 31st morning is also a gem. The rest of the window has some clean sessions, but the swell is smaller or the period is shorter. Keep an eye on that Friday morning—it’s the one to chase.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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ENE
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ENE
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ENE
8
1.3
S
5
1.5
S
7
1.6
S
9
1.5
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9
1.3
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9
1.4
SSE
11
1.5
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1.3
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10
1.9
SSE
10
1.4
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10
0.9
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1
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9
1.6
SSE
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0.9
SSE
17
1.2
S
11
1.2
SSE
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SSE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
69
50
86
218
402
356
264
495
476
301
637
435
145
154
391
423
326
259
258
Wind (km/h)
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NW
15
NW
15
WSW
30
S
15
S
10
S
10
SE
5
NNW
5
W
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
WNW
10
SSW
20
S
5
SW
5
S
15
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15
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High Tide
6:23PM1.57m
7:12AM1.20m
7:02PM1.62m
7:46AM1.28m
7:40PM1.65m
8:19AM1.35m
8:17PM1.66m
8:52AM1.41m
8:54PM1.63m
9:27AM1.45m
9:33PM1.57m
10:03AM1.49m
10:13PM1.48m
Low Tide
1:10AM0.29m
12:39PM0.48m
1:42AM0.22m
1:22PM0.41m
2:14AM0.17m
2:02PM0.35m
2:46AM0.15m
2:42PM0.30m
3:18AM0.15m
3:23PM0.28m
3:50AM0.18m
4:07PM0.29m
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Temp °C
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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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