Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Nobbys Reef over the next couple of weeks.

The immediate outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We get a quick pulse of clean, rideable surf right at the start, but after that, it goes quiet for a few days. The real standout window is in the second week, but we’ll get to that later.

First up, this Monday morning, August 3rd, is your best bet early on. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SE, with a solid 11-second period, pushing moderate wave energy into the reef (306). The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW, keeping things clean. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is just a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, nothing crazy. This is a proper session for the advanced crew. The afternoon holds up okay too, with a 3ft SE swell and a moderate offshore breeze, but the energy drops a bit (201).

Then we hit a lull. From Tuesday, August 4th, right through to the end of the first week, the swell drops right off. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 3ft, with weak energy. Conditions are mixed, but the size just isn’t there. There’s a glassy morning on Saturday, August 8th, but with only 2ft and 84 energy, it’s barely a ripple. You’d be hard-pressed to get a wave worth paddling for.

The real interest picks up the following week. The standout is Thursday, August 14th. The afternoon brings a solid 8ft S swell with a decent 11-second period, and the wave energy is massive (2158). That’s a lot of power. The wind is light from the SSE, but it’s cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect. This is a big swell for the experts only. The morning of Friday, August 15th, is also notable with a 6ft SSE swell and light cross-shore wind, but still a lot of energy (772). Again, this is not a beginner’s playground.

A couple of other days to keep an eye on: Sunday morning, August 16th, has a clean 4ft SSE swell with light cross-offshore winds (266 energy), and it gets a “good surf” nod. And Monday, August 17th, has a 5ft SSE swell, but the wind is light and cross-shore, making for a slightly bumpy surface.

So, to wrap it up: Monday morning, August 3rd is the pick of the first week for clean, fun waves. The real standout is Thursday afternoon, August 14th, for the big, powerful swell, but it’s one for the experienced crew and the wind won’t be perfect. Keep an eye on that Sunday morning, August 16th, too, for a cleaner option.

Rusty.

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