Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Issued: 3 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
19.0° 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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SE swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 27th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 28th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
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
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
1.1
SE
9
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
ENE
5
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
93
99
186
210
171
151
110
96
79
59
41
54
54
36
17
18
20
18
41
27
27
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
E
5
ESE
5
E
15
ESE
10
E
5
NNW
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
NE
10
N
15
NW
10
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
WNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
6:35PM1.66m
7:08AM1.12m
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
Low Tide
11:46AM0.52m
1:27AM0.44m
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
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
 mm
2
2
5
2
2
7
2
Temp °C
15
16
16
17
18
17
16
17
16
17
18
16
19
20
18
17
15
16
15
17
16
Feels °C
14
15
15
14
14
15
15
14
13
15
16
14
17
19
17
14
13
14
12
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
1.1
SE
9
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
7
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
Energy kJ
93
99
186
210
171
151
110
96
79
59
41
54
54
36
15
14
13
9
41
27
27
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.3
SE
12
0.3
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
11
0.3
E
10
Energy kJ
48
23
35
49
42
2
3
25
8
28
19
17
7
7
17
18
13
18
6
9
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
12
0.2
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
8
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
12
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
E
12
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
23
31
60
50
17
4
1
5
29
7
25
6
1
3
8
18
20
10
11
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
N
3
0.2
N
3
0.6
NE
4
0.3
NE
5
0.4
NW
2
0.7
NW
4
0.6
WNW
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
14
3
1
13
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
2
0
0
125
42
0
30
0
0
12
0
0
33
0
0
0
43
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
3
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
6
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
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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