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Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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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
22.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 25th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 25th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | |
972 | 585 | 358 | 387 | 331 | 222 | 180 | 161 | 120 | 42 | 58 | 39 | 20 | 25 | 36 | 42 | 18 | 79 | 12 | 18 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 1:33PM1.20m | 1:31AM1.66m | 2:51PM1.21m | 2:43AM1.60m | 4:02PM1.28m | 3:53AM1.57m | 4:59PM1.36m | 4:55AM1.54m | 5:45PM1.46m | 5:48AM1.51m | 6:25PM1.54m | 6:34AM1.47m | 7:01PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:57PM0.68m | 8:37AM0.41m | 8:15PM0.71m | 9:43AM0.42m | 9:34PM0.68m | 10:39AM0.40m | 10:44PM0.62m | 11:25AM0.39m | 11:43PM0.54m | 12:05PM0.39m | 00:33AM0.47m | 12:40PM0.38m | 1:17AM0.41m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | S 7 |
972 | 489 | 358 | 387 | 331 | 222 | 180 | 26 | 120 | 42 | 8 | 39 | 20 | 25 | 36 | 42 | 18 | 25 | 12 | 18 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | S 11 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
371 | 585 | 320 | 196 | 133 | 70 | 45 | 37 | 15 | 28 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | SSE 7 | E 11 | SE 6 | NE 7 | S 11 | S 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 7 |
2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 23 | 14 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | N 3 | — | E 7 | ENE 4 | — | E 3 | NE 4 | — | ENE 3 | NE 6 | — | — | ENE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 161 | 2 | — | 58 | 17 | — | 1 | 12 | — | 5 | 79 | — | — | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 333 | 0 | 107 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 294 | 0 | 75 | 179 | 0 |
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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.











