Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 AEST
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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
20.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Nobbys Reef surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,738 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with E 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 1st Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 5th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 6th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
!
!
1
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
1.8
S
10
2.5
S
10
3
S
10
3.5
S
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
62
65
63
60
58
40
59
46
44
30
60
53
33
637
1243
2050
2738
1402
838
817
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
30
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
NW
30
NW
35
WNW
35
W
25
W
15
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
S
10
W
10
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:18PM1.78m
8:54AM1.22m
8:56PM1.78m
9:39AM1.22m
9:34PM1.77m
10:24AM1.21m
10:13PM1.73m
11:10AM1.21m
10:52PM1.68m
11:58AM1.21m
11:34PM1.62m
12:45PM1.22m
00:20AM1.55m
Low Tide
3:05AM0.38m
2:18PM0.53m
3:46AM0.37m
2:58PM0.57m
4:27AM0.37m
3:40PM0.63m
5:09AM0.38m
4:24PM0.68m
5:51AM0.39m
5:11PM0.72m
6:33AM0.41m
6:04PM0.75m
7:15AM0.43m
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
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4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
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4
Temp °C
18
13
15
16
13
20
17
15
18
18
15
17
15
13
17
17
15
16
16
15
15
13
8
11
11
9
16
11
12
12
12
10
10
7
5
13
13
11
11
12
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
SSW
7
1.8
S
10
2.1
S
10
2.5
S
10
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
Energy kJ
82
53
55
39
47
58
40
59
46
44
30
60
53
26
637
867
1370
1754
1402
838
817
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.4
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
10
0.2
E
12
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
65
62
65
63
60
15
4
5
3
2
11
7
6
33
20
19
8
8
8
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
SSW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
NE
4
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.2
E
12
0.1
S
22
Energy kJ
15
25
2
7
21
2
1
3
1
8
4
4
12
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WNW
2
0.3
NW
2
0.6
NW
3
0.5
NNW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.8
NW
4
0.9
NW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.8
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.5
W
3
2.5
S
10
3
S
10
3.5
S
10
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
3
3
1
1
7
7
9
9
16
20
14
18
18
19
6
1243
2050
2738
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
5
4
3
3
Distance (km)
2
0
0
0
0
0
42
0
71
85
0
75
164
211
2
9
44
44
9
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
5
5
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
5
5
4
4
4
9
5
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
9
7
6
6
5
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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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