Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
18.5°C
0.0° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SSE 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 4th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 4th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 8th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
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Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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2
2
2
0
2
0
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.8
S
11
1
S
10
0.4
SSE
14
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
12
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
9
1.1
S
9
1.3
S
8
2.5
SSE
9
2.1
S
9
1.5
SSE
8
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
8
1.6
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
51
33
166
179
68
49
61
44
51
213
262
203
194
223
1190
731
259
175
107
359
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
20
W
15
WSW
5
SW
10
ENE
10
NW
15
N
20
NW
20
W
15
SW
15
SE
5
NNW
15
NW
5
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
5
SE
15
SSE
25
S
25
S
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
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cross-off
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off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:22PM1.51m
00:54AM1.12m
1:26PM1.51m
2:14AM1.04m
2:41PM1.52m
3:47AM1.04m
3:58PM1.58m
5:08AM1.11m
5:08PM1.65m
6:07AM1.21m
6:08PM1.71m
6:55AM1.32m
6:59PM1.74m
Low Tide
7:02PM0.42m
6:42AM0.47m
8:22PM0.44m
7:51AM0.54m
9:49PM0.40m
9:11AM0.55m
11:04PM0.32m
10:30AM0.51m
00:02AM0.23m
11:39AM0.42m
00:51AM0.15m
12:36PM0.33m
1:33AM0.11m
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6:09
6:07
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6:01
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5:36
5:36
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Temp °C
27
26
18
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28
29
26
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22
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Feels °C
22
21
13
15
17
14
24
24
22
13
12
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18
22
9
12
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15
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11
11
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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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