Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 23 Dec 2025 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
23.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 24th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 24th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 26th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSE
1.5
S
0.8
S
1.1
S
1.6
SSE
1.9
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.5
S
2.4
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.8
S
1.7
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
Period(s) (?)7984710121110101010101010999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2333808242253631143715831208608490584608630627466295267267302281
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
5
E
30
ENE
35
S
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
20
S
10
ESE
10
SSE
20
ESE
10
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
5
NNE
10
E
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:58PM
1.20
11:43AM
1.68
12:41AM
1.21
12:25PM
1.62
1:26AM
1.24
1:12PM
1.53
2:15AM
1.28
2:05PM
1.43
3:08AM
1.34
3:06PM
1.34
4:06AM
1.42
4:15PM
1.26
5:07AM
1.52
5:29PM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:17AM
0.56
6:35PM
0.26
6:04AM
0.58
7:15PM
0.29
6:58AM
0.59
7:57PM
0.32
7:59AM
0.59
8:43PM
0.34
9:08AM
0.58
9:33PM
0.37
10:23AM
0.53
10:27PM
0.38
11:39AM
0.45
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Sunrise-5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:45-
Sunset--8:00--8:01--8:01--8:01--8:02--8:02--8:02
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------1-------------
Temp. °C212225232020181718191819191920192020191921
Feels °C (?)192323221817141313161616171617161717161818
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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 12 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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