Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast

/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks)

Surf Forecasts:

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 15 Nov 2025 AEDT

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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 20.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 16) at 8PM.

Wave Type	Time (AEDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8AM (Sun 16th Nov)	1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf	2AM (Thu 20th Nov)	7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful	2AM (Thu 20th Nov)	7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.
		Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Sat 22
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	2	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	2	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ENE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	E	S	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE
Period(s) (?)	7	12	11	10	10	6	7	10	8	6	7	6	7	8	8	6	7	7	7	7	7
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	173	43	37	32	16	25	32	300	91	152	54	180	483	75	55	127	180	192	394	255	181
Wind (km/h)	NNW	NW	WNW	WNW	W	SSE	WSW	E	ENE	N	ENE	NE	N	S	SSE	SSW	S	SSE	SE	ESE	ESE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		6:39AM 1.40	6:36PM 1.27		7:14AM 1.48	7:20PM 1.25		7:48AM 1.56	8:00PM 1.23		8:22AM 1.63		8:40PM 1.22	8:56AM 1.68		9:21PM 1.20	9:32AM 1.71		10:03PM 1.18	10:08AM 1.71
Low Tide / height (m)	12:09AM 0.39	12:47PM 0.53		12:43AM 0.38	1:32PM 0.46		1:15AM 0.37		2:14PM 0.40	1:48AM 0.36		2:54PM 0.35	2:21AM 0.37		3:33PM 0.32	2:56AM 0.39		4:14PM 0.31	3:31AM 0.44		4:55PM 0.31

		Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Sat 22
Sunrise	-	5:43	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-
Sunset	-	-	7:31	-	-	7:32	-	-	7:34	-	-	7:35	-	-	7:35	-	-	7:36	-	-	7:37

Rain (mm)	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	1	2	2	-	-
Temp. °C	22	26	30	28	23	24	19	20	21	20	22	24	23	22	22	20	18	18	18	18	18
Feels °C (?)	21	23	27	23	19	20	17	17	16	15	21	21	19	23	20	20	16	15	14	15	15

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The above surf forecast table for Nobbys Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.