Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
18.7°C
0.2° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,283 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 12th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 12th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
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2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
2.4
S
10
1.8
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
4
1.8
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
8
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1001
768
1137
627
451
300
259
337
218
115
146
102
123
83
50
31
30
285
361
270
161
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSE
5
SSW
5
S
20
ENE
10
NE
5
N
30
ENE
15
NNW
10
NW
20
NE
15
NW
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:45PM1.73m
8:18AM1.49m
8:28PM1.67m
8:56AM1.53m
9:08PM1.58m
9:33AM1.54m
9:47PM1.46m
10:10AM1.53m
10:25PM1.32m
10:48AM1.50m
11:03PM1.19m
11:27AM1.46m
11:44PM1.07m
Low Tide
1:27PM0.25m
2:11AM0.10m
2:14PM0.21m
2:47AM0.12m
2:59PM0.20m
3:21AM0.17m
3:43PM0.24m
3:53AM0.24m
4:26PM0.31m
4:24AM0.32m
5:12PM0.39m
4:55AM0.41m
6:01PM0.48m
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5:58
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5:56
5:54
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5:52
5:50
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5:39
5:40
5:42
5:42
5:43
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5:44
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Temp °C
14
15
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26
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Feels °C
9
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17
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14
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14
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22
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19
16
14
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14
14
14
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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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