Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
17.9° C
0.8° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 772 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SE 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 (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Mate, it’s gonna be a tough stretch for a wave at Nobbys Reef. This is a reef break that needs the right direction, and for the next 16 days, the swell just doesn’t want to line up properly. There’s a real gap with barely anything worth paddling out for, especially after the first couple of days. Keep your expectations low – this is more about picking the cleanest moments than scoring any sort of classic session.

Your only real window for a proper go is Sunday morning, August 2nd. The wind is light and coming from the north, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze at 6 mph. Swell is from the SSE at 5 ft, but the period is a short 13 seconds. It’s not the long-period groundswell this reef loves. The energy reading is at 1002, so there’s a decent amount of power in the water. Water temp is 64°, which is about 1° cooler than usual – nothing wild, just a touch of winter chill. This spot is for advanced surfers only, and with it being inconsistent, you’ll need patience. The swell direction is SSE, which isn’t its absolute optimum SE, but it’s close enough to work. This is the only standout, and even then, it’s a shout for experienced locals only.

After that Sunday morning session, it falls away fast. Sunday afternoon turns into a cross-shore mess, and by Monday morning, August 3rd, you’ve got a cleaner 4 ft from the SE with a 9 mph offshore NNW wind, but the energy is way down at 311. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. Tuesday through to Saturday the 8th are all tiny waves under 3 ft or blown out, with conditions rated as poor. There’s a moment on Thursday morning, August 6th, with a 4 ft south swell and a light offshore NW wind at 6 mph, energy at 217, but the swell direction is S, which isn’t what Nobbys wants. Still, it’s clean.

From August 9th onwards, we’re looking at a long, drawn-out poor run. Swell heights barely crack 2 ft, and while some mornings are glassy or offshore, the energy is in the weak zone – down around 50 to 150. There’s a glassy morning on Thursday, August 13th, but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft. The winds get strong from the 15th, with 19 mph westerlies making the ocean lumpy even if it’s clean. The last few days drift off with nothing worth committing to.

So, bottom line: your best bet is Sunday morning, August 2nd at Nobbys Reef. Get in early, it’s the only real pulse we’ve got. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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SSE
13
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12
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12
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
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0.6
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ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
822
549
533
297
187
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25
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31
112
107
196
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320
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42
32
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
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10
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15
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High Tide
10:41AM1.36m
10:37PM1.56m
11:20AM1.38m
11:20PM1.46m
12:03PM1.40m
00:08AM1.34m
12:54PM1.43m
1:05AM1.22m
1:53PM1.46m
2:17AM1.12m
3:00PM1.52m
3:41AM1.07m
4:12PM1.60m
Low Tide
4:27PM0.43m
5:07AM0.25m
5:14PM0.45m
5:44AM0.30m
6:09PM0.48m
6:25AM0.36m
7:14PM0.50m
7:13AM0.42m
8:30PM0.51m
8:12AM0.47m
9:54PM0.46m
9:20AM0.49m
11:13PM0.37m
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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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