Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
24.1° 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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 25th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 28th Mar)21ft (6.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 28th Mar)21ft (6.5m) 13s

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 Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
4
2
3
1
0
!
!
!
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3
2
3
2
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.8
E
1.9
E
2
E
1.7
ESE
1.3
ESE
2.5
SSW
6.5
S
4.5
SSE
4
SSE
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.4
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SE
0.8
SSE
0.5
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)9101212121111713131211111010109981613
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27630796410391122750366638155626604448823981720122167642829917884127125
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
E
5
NNW
5
NW
20
ENE
20
WNW
35
W
45
WSW
30
SW
20
SW
20
S
10
W
10
SW
15
SE
5
NNE
5
ESE
15
E
10
NE
5
E
15
E
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
glassoffcrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossonglassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:30PM
1.15
2:47AM
1.62
3:57PM
1.12
4:04AM
1.60
5:23PM
1.17
5:19AM
1.62
6:28PM
1.26
6:24AM
1.65
7:16PM
1.36
7:17AM
1.66
7:58PM
1.46
8:04AM
1.65
8:35PM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:32AM
0.43
8:03PM
0.61
9:53AM
0.45
9:21PM
0.66
11:13AM
0.42
10:44PM
0.65
12:17PM
0.37
11:58PM
0.58
1:07PM
0.32
12:59AM
0.49
1:48PM
0.29
1:51AM
0.41
2:25PM
0.27
2:36AM
0.35
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--
Sunset-6:58--6:57--6:55--6:53--6:52--6:52--6:50-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
mod rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212322252721151516151819182020212121202121
Feels °C (?)2323222526201077101415161818211919201919
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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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