Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 16 Apr 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
22.3° 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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 10PM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 16th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 18th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
!
2
0
4
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
2.2
S
2.3
S
2.4
S
3.5
S
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.3
SSE
2.3
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.2
SSE
2.1
SSE
2
SSE
2
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.8
SE
Period(s) (?)9988710111211111212121110101010101111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1757649315151047150933471751168420771837147112161282962868778778814743
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
ENE
25
S
20
SSW
25
S
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
WSW
15
SW
25
S
20
SW
25
SW
30
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
WNW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:29PM
1.67
7:48AM
1.57
8:09PM
1.76
8:35AM
1.53
8:52PM
1.82
9:24AM
1.47
9:39PM
1.85
10:17AM
1.39
10:28PM
1.84
11:15AM
1.30
11:23PM
1.79
12:20PM
1.23
12:24AM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:43AM
0.29
1:50PM
0.28
2:31AM
0.23
2:30PM
0.30
3:22AM
0.21
3:13PM
0.35
4:16AM
0.23
3:58PM
0.42
5:14AM
0.28
4:49PM
0.51
6:17AM
0.34
5:48PM
0.61
7:26AM
0.39
Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18
Sunset5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:23--5:22--
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252126261817181817181819191917181718181819
Feels °C (?)211824231313141413151515151512131314141718
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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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