Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 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: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with 1,040 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 0.5m 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 4th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 6th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 10th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's cookin' for the next couple of weeks.

It's a slow start, with the first real chance of a wave not showing up until Monday the 7th. The early days are pretty much a bust with small, weak, or messy surf. The real gem is a bit further out, so keep your powder dry.

The first solid option is on Monday morning, September 7. Nobbys Reef is looking clean with a 4ft swell from the south, a period of 9 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. The water is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (236), so there's a bit of punch there. It's not huge, but it'll be clean and rideable. This spot is inconsistent and can get a crowd sometimes, so you might be sharing the peak.

The real standout, the one you need to plan for, is Friday morning, September 11. That's the best of the bunch. We've got a clean 6ft south-southeast swell with a 12-second period – that's a proper groundswell with some serious weight (984). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW, keeping the surface glassy. At that size, it's for the more experienced surfer. It's a reef break, and that 12-second period will mean better shaped, more powerful waves, but also longer waits between sets.

If you miss that, the Sunday morning, September 13 session is a different kind of vibe. It's much smaller at 2ft, but the wind is glassy – dead flat – and the swell period is a super long 16 seconds. The energy is weak (268), so it'll be small and clean, but those long-period lines can be a bit tricky on a reef. A quiet, clean session for a longboard, not a barrel.

After the 11th, the rest of the window gets messy. The 17th and 18th bring some bigger, wind-affected swell, but the wind is strong and ugly, making it look more like a kite-surfing day than a good paddle. The 17th has a fresh offshore wind, but the swell period is a short 6 seconds, so it'll be choppy and lack form.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is mostly a dud, but Monday 7th gives you a clean, small window, and Friday 11th is the clear winner for decent, clean, powerful waves. The following Sunday (13th) has a tiny, glassy window for the patient surfer. The rest is pretty ordinary.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.9
S
12
1.1
S
9
0.4
SSE
14
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.8
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6
0.8
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8
1.6
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11
1.2
S
9
1.1
SSE
8
1.6
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2.1
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.8
S
8
1.5
SSE
8
2
SSE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
33
220
211
69
96
60
42
53
84
606
220
176
334
561
230
93
80
253
497
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WSW
5
SW
15
ENE
10
NW
15
N
25
NNW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
SSE
5
NW
5
NNW
20
ENE
30
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
NNW
15
SSW
35
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30
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
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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5:36
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Temp °C
26
18
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28
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25
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Feels °C
22
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25
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12
9
7
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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.

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