
Surf Forecasts:
Nobbys Reef surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with 442 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Mon 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
442 | 287 | 246 | 81 | 169 | 245 | 226 | 244 | 178 | 125 | 92 | 79 | 80 | 54 | 62 | 58 | 84 | 84 | 44 | 71 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:33AM1.30m | 3:35PM1.41m | 3:31AM1.20m | 4:26PM1.47m | 4:30AM1.13m | 5:12PM1.53m | 5:27AM1.10m | 5:55PM1.60m | 6:20AM1.10m | 6:35PM1.66m | 7:08AM1.12m | 7:15PM1.72m | 7:54AM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:56AM0.47m | 9:52PM0.66m | 9:38AM0.51m | 10:58PM0.62m | 10:20AM0.52m | 11:55PM0.57m | 11:03AM0.53m | 00:44AM0.51m | 11:46AM0.52m | 1:27AM0.44m | 12:30PM0.52m | 2:07AM0.38m | 1:14PM0.52m | ||||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | |
— | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 6 | S 11 |
280 | 287 | 246 | 81 | 169 | 245 | 226 | 244 | 178 | 125 | 69 | 68 | 80 | 54 | 51 | 58 | 84 | 84 | 19 | 71 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 8 | E 9 | S 14 | E 8 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 17 |
17 | 85 | 42 | 60 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 92 | 79 | 54 | 37 | 62 | 36 | 24 | 7 | 31 | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 16 | E 9 | S 16 | — | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 19 | ESE 10 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 | ESE 10 | S 16 | S 14 | E 10 |
61 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | SE 6 |
442 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 195 | 124 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | 47 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 96 | 44 | 0 | 30 |
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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.










