Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s do that again in feet, temperature in Fahrenheit, and wind in miles per hour.

Righto folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming for Nobbys Reef over the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a bit of a slow burner, but there are a couple of windows worth setting the alarm for.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a quiet start mid-week. Wednesday the 26th is nothing to write home about – a small 2ft push from the ENE with a weak 90 (combined energy) is there, but it’s scrappy with a cross-off breeze. By the afternoon, a south wind kicks up to 19 mph and the swell goes onshore and lumpy – total write-off.

Thursday stays poor. A 5ft south swell fills in but the cross-onshore wind ruins it. The numbers are there (454 energy) but the quality is missing, especially for a reef setup. Friday morning is where things start to look interesting. We get a cracking window: a 5ft SSE groundswell with a period of 11 seconds and a clean offshore from the WNW. The energy is pumping at 602 (moderate) and with that wind, Nobbys will be peeling nicely. That’s your first standout. This is an advanced break, so it won't be for the beginners at that size, but for the crew who know the line-up, it’ll be on. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

Saturday and Sunday drop off again with onshore winds and messy conditions, though Sunday morning has a little 3ft S swell with a light cross-off that might offer a cleanish wave if you’re desperate.

There’s a gap of a few days through the start of next week. Monday the 31st has a very long-period SSE groundswell (17 seconds) pushing 4ft, but the energy (891) is moderate and the wind is flukey. The tide might mess with it. Tuesday the 1st of September has a cleaner morning with a 3ft S swell (12 sec) and a solid offshore from the NW. It’s small but clean – a good option for the longboard or a fun mid-length. That’s worth a mention.

Then we hit another quiet patch. Wednesday the 2nd through to Saturday the 5th is mostly tiny – under 2ft for days on end. Not worth paddling out for. Energy drops into double digits. You’d be better off checking the forecast again.

Now, hold onto your board, because Sunday the 6th of September throws a curveball. A 8ft S swell rolls in with a short 8-second period, but the wind is a clean offshore from the WNW. Combined energy is a solid 697 (moderate). That’s a proper expert-only day – the size and the short period will make it punchy and powerful on the reef. Not for the faint-hearted, but if you’ve got the skills, that’s the best session of the whole outlook.

Monday the 7th is a nice follow-up: 4ft from the S, glassy conditions on the morning. Clean, smooth, and much more user-friendly. Another good option for the experienced crew. After that, Tuesday and Wednesday turn nasty with strong winds and messy surf, then Thursday the 10th of September brings a last hope: 7ft S swell with a clean cross-off wind. It’s got 607 energy, but it is a bit of a gamble this far out. Still, worth keeping an eye on.

Rusty.

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