Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Issued: 9 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
19.2° C

Normal for this time of year

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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 1,796 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 29th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 4th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
E
12
0.3
E
12
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
S
8
0.9
S
7
2.3
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
168
171
179
101
104
109
58
43
54
37
29
49
21
23
19
12
24
19
29
86
1098
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
E
5
NE
5
N
20
NE
15
NE
10
N
5
NE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
ENE
15
N
30
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
15
W
10
W
10
SSW
20
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:15PM1.72m
7:54AM1.16m
7:54PM1.76m
8:38AM1.19m
8:32PM1.77m
9:20AM1.22m
9:10PM1.77m
10:02AM1.25m
9:48PM1.74m
10:42AM1.26m
10:26PM1.69m
11:22AM1.27m
11:05PM1.61m
Low Tide
12:30PM0.52m
2:07AM0.38m
1:14PM0.52m
2:45AM0.33m
1:57PM0.53m
3:23AM0.29m
2:40PM0.54m
4:00AM0.27m
3:22PM0.56m
4:37AM0.27m
4:05PM0.58m
5:14AM0.29m
4:49PM0.60m
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
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4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
 mm
3
5
4
1
Temp °C
16
16
16
17
18
16
18
19
17
20
19
17
20
19
17
19
19
13
13
15
16
Feels °C
14
14
14
15
14
13
17
18
15
19
17
15
16
15
14
13
14
8
10
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
9
0.4
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
S
8
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
11
Energy kJ
168
42
179
101
104
109
58
43
54
37
29
10
18
18
19
12
18
19
29
7
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
11
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
18
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
17
0.2
ESE
10
0.5
E
6
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
E
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
12
0.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
49
17
7
3
25
30
56
11
16
5
3
9
21
23
11
4
24
16
9
12
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
16
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
8
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
E
12
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
50
4
1
5
8
11
25
17
7
8
2
8
7
4
11
3
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
8
0.7
ENE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.6
WNW
3
0.7
W
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.9
S
7
2.3
S
10
Energy kJ
171
15
19
3
15
11
49
13
2
5
5
9
14
3
86
1098
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Distance (km)
30
212
12
0
91
30
0
2
0
0
173
30
35
32
43
95
0
23
0
9
96
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
2
2
3
3
3
1
2
1
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
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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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