Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Issued: 3 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSE swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ENE 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 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 13th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 15th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
1.2
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
0.9
S
6
1
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
41
27
40
43
108
186
66
140
85
90
100
84
81
90
67
74
105
77
77
104
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
30
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
0
E
5
SSW
5
SE
5
W
5
SW
10
S
5
NW
5
NW
15
E
15
N
10
NNW
5
NE
10
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:40PM1.84m
7:20AM1.31m
7:32PM1.93m
8:18AM1.32m
8:24PM1.98m
9:14AM1.33m
9:15PM1.98m
10:09AM1.33m
10:07PM1.93m
11:03AM1.33m
10:58PM1.84m
11:57AM1.33m
11:50PM1.72m
Low Tide
12:02PM0.40m
1:25AM0.26m
12:54PM0.39m
2:21AM0.19m
1:48PM0.40m
3:15AM0.15m
2:42PM0.42m
4:07AM0.14m
3:36PM0.46m
4:59AM0.17m
4:32PM0.50m
5:49AM0.22m
5:30PM0.56m
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
6
2
Temp °C
19
20
19
21
17
18
17
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
19
19
18
Feels °C
19
19
17
20
12
13
13
15
17
18
18
16
16
16
18
16
15
16
18
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.9
S
6
1.1
SE
6
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
Energy kJ
12
11
27
40
43
36
35
66
80
85
72
72
55
62
90
67
74
105
77
77
104
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
5
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
4
14
12
4
4
2
7
37
35
44
32
100
84
81
50
28
16
7
23
20
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.2
S
5
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
8
0.4
SSE
15
0.5
S
13
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.1
S
12
0.4
S
10
Energy kJ
7
2
3
5
4
3
3
24
12
72
90
26
10
11
3
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
S
3
1.2
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
0.8
ESE
6
1
ENE
8
0.3
NE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.3
NW
3
0.2
NNW
2
Energy kJ
41
2
108
186
34
140
1
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
23
0
0
0
88
42
174
42
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
30
0
0
3
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
4
5
9
4
5
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
6
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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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