Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 30 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
22.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 5th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
3
3
2
4
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
10
2.2
ENE
10
1.7
E
10
2.5
ENE
11
2
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
124
76
163
120
149
263
497
710
484
546
973
580
1456
1058
673
588
496
486
400
331
228
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
5
N
0
N
15
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
10
N
25
ENE
15
N
10
W
5
S
5
W
10
SW
10
NE
15
NW
15
NW
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
off
High Tide
7:36PM1.68m
7:54AM1.39m
8:11PM1.72m
8:33AM1.34m
8:46PM1.74m
9:12AM1.30m
9:22PM1.74m
9:53AM1.25m
9:59PM1.72m
10:38AM1.20m
10:38PM1.67m
11:27AM1.17m
11:19PM1.62m
12:21PM1.14m
Low Tide
1:59AM0.38m
1:44PM0.40m
2:40AM0.37m
2:16PM0.43m
3:21AM0.38m
2:49PM0.48m
4:03AM0.40m
3:24PM0.54m
4:46AM0.43m
4:01PM0.61m
5:32AM0.47m
4:42PM0.69m
6:20AM0.50m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
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5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
1
11
5
Temp °C
21
20
20
21
20
22
21
20
22
22
20
23
22
20
18
17
18
17
19
17
20
19
19
19
19
19
18
17
18
18
17
17
21
19
19
19
18
18
17
19
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
13
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.3
S
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
9
0.2
S
8
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
0.1
S
13
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
2.5
ENE
11
2
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
Energy kJ
31
76
74
11
149
263
5
474
484
3
656
580
1456
1058
673
588
496
486
400
331
228
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
8
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
8
0.1
S
16
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
17
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
4
0.3
S
7
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
1
17
12
5
10
4
6
4
6
6
2
6
1
9
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
1
7
6
5
5
6
27
17
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
E
8
1.7
E
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
E
10
2.2
ENE
10
1.9
E
11
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
W
2
Energy kJ
124
163
120
497
710
546
973
813
4
3
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
75
0
0
91
0
0
417
30
30
294
75
0
81
0
0
1
0
0
12
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
9
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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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