Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
19.8°C
0.7° 

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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,565 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s period with S 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 (Oct 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 12th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 12th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 14th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
E
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
NE
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0.8
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SSE
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10
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1.7
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10
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10
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SSE
9
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11
1.9
SE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.6
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
17
17
12
12
44
14
56
145
1565
996
383
739
563
550
522
450
777
759
448
523
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
ENE
10
W
10
NNW
15
NE
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
30
S
30
S
30
S
15
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:25AM1.63m
9:43PM1.41m
10:00AM1.64m
10:21PM1.31m
10:36AM1.63m
10:59PM1.22m
11:12AM1.60m
11:39PM1.13m
11:51AM1.55m
00:25AM1.05m
12:32PM1.49m
1:20AM1.00m
1:20PM1.43m
2:29AM0.97m
Low Tide
3:43PM0.21m
3:39AM0.25m
4:25PM0.24m
4:10AM0.31m
5:07PM0.30m
4:41AM0.39m
5:51PM0.37m
5:13AM0.47m
6:38PM0.44m
5:49AM0.57m
7:31PM0.49m
6:33AM0.66m
8:31PM0.52m
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Temp °C
20
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33
29
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19
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15
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Feels °C
20
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27
29
25
20
19
19
8
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12
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12
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12
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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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