Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
18.5°C
0.3° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,476 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1AM. 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 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 20th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 20th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Sun
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
18
0.5
SSE
17
0.6
S
11
1.5
S
5
2.5
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
9
1.3
S
11
0.6
SSE
19
0.5
S
16
1.7
E
6
1.2
E
6
0.6
S
10
1.6
E
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.6
NE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
172
79
124
1476
380
382
277
135
217
104
73
175
112
95
118
251
51
63
72
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NW
20
NW
30
S
25
SSE
15
ESE
15
E
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
35
ENE
15
NNE
10
N
25
ENE
10
N
10
NNE
25
ENE
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
4:36AM0.99m
4:11PM1.38m
5:27AM1.08m
5:04PM1.43m
6:05AM1.17m
5:49PM1.48m
6:38AM1.27m
6:30PM1.53m
7:10AM1.37m
7:10PM1.56m
7:43AM1.46m
7:49PM1.56m
Low Tide
10:30PM0.52m
9:34AM0.71m
11:17PM0.45m
10:40AM0.65m
11:54PM0.36m
11:33AM0.56m
00:27AM0.29m
12:18PM0.46m
00:59AM0.22m
1:00PM0.36m
1:31AM0.18m
1:41PM0.28m
2:04AM0.16m
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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5:45
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:51
 mm
2
2
4
1
Temp °C
29
26
27
16
15
16
16
16
19
18
17
20
20
18
26
26
24
28
28
25
Feels °C
24
21
21
11
11
14
14
13
16
14
14
15
14
16
22
22
23
24
23
24
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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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