Surf Forecasts:
Nobbys Reef surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, S swell with 311 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s ahead for Nobbys Reef.
The first week or more is pretty brutal. There’s some swell around, but the wind’s all wrong – mostly onshore or cross-on – so it’s just choppy and messy. Thursday the 13th is a total loss with 15 km/h onshore wind. Friday morning the 14th shows a clean little window with 1.2m S swell and light offshore breeze, but that window slams shut quickly. From there through to the 23rd, it’s a long, flat, or wind-blown stretch. On Saturday the 16th, there’s a weird 18-second period blip at 0.4m, but with 20 km/h onshore wind, it’s useless. The water’s around 64°, a bit colder than usual, so you’ll want a thick suit.
Now, the good news: Monday the 24th of August is the real deal. That morning brings a clean 6ft S swell with a solid 10-second period. Combined energy is 581 – real moderate-strong energy. Wind is light cross-offshore out of the WNW, so the reef face will be smooth. That’s your best bet. The afternoon stays clean with 5ft, but the morning’s the winner.
Friday the 28th is another one to watch – 6ft S swell, 10 seconds, and clean cross-offshore wind. Energy reads 689, even a touch stronger. But it’s far out, so stay tuned. Still, it looks prime.
The other days in the second week are small or just okay. Wednesday the 26th has clean wind but tiny waves, and Thursday the 27th morning has 4ft S swell with an 11-second period and gentle offshore – clean but not big.
This spot is an advanced reef, breaks rarely, and can get a crowd. But when it lines up with that SE swell and clean wind, it’s a beauty. The first week is a right-off, but the 24th and 28th are calling.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 252 | 225 | 161 | 112 | 311 | 273 | 197 | 192 | 120 | 180 | 243 | 203 | 168 | 185 | 117 | 104 | 183 | 214 | 115 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:26AM1.44m | 9:32PM1.74m | 10:08AM1.45m | 10:14PM1.61m | 10:48AM1.45m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:30AM1.42m | 11:35PM1.30m | 12:12PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.16m | 12:59PM1.36m | 1:04AM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22AM0.07m | 3:15PM0.26m | 4:01AM0.12m | 4:02PM0.29m | 4:37AM0.19m | 4:49PM0.36m | 5:12AM0.28m | 5:38PM0.44m | 5:46AM0.37m | 6:30PM0.53m | 6:20AM0.46m | 7:31PM0.60m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 7 | SSE 18 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 252 | 225 | 161 | 112 | 202 | 70 | 197 | 104 | 120 | 72 | 83 | 69 | 31 | 33 | 117 | 104 | 183 | 214 | 115 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 18 | E 10 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SE 7 | SE 11 | S 9 | E 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 102 | 8 | 103 | 59 | 26 | 43 | 19 | 24 | 37 | 46 | 38 | 14 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 19 | S 14 | E 10 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 10 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | — | E 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 27 | 55 | 25 | 36 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 11 | — | — | 25 | 24 | 57 | 32 | 15 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 311 | 273 | — | 192 | 64 | 180 | 243 | 203 | 168 | 185 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 107 | 212 | 81 | 210 | 271 | 81 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
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