Nobbys Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.80° E

Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nobbys Reef sea temperature is
18.8° 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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with 1,209 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with E 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 (Jul 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
1.2
S
6
1.9
S
9
1.7
S
9
0.9
SSE
17
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.3
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
577
505
346
245
200
154
118
115
65
57
39
101
632
465
534
566
363
521
467
340
273
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
ENE
5
N
5
NNW
15
ENE
10
NNW
20
NW
5
NW
15
WNW
15
WSW
10
SSE
20
WSW
15
W
0
NE
20
WNW
15
WNW
5
ESE
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
SSE
15
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:01PM1.37m
00:56AM1.29m
1:51PM1.36m
1:46AM1.15m
2:44PM1.37m
2:44AM1.04m
3:40PM1.40m
3:53AM0.99m
4:35PM1.45m
5:04AM0.98m
5:25PM1.52m
6:05AM1.02m
6:09PM1.59m
Low Tide
7:03PM0.58m
7:17AM0.43m
8:07PM0.64m
7:57AM0.50m
9:20PM0.66m
8:41AM0.54m
10:35PM0.63m
9:30AM0.57m
11:38PM0.58m
10:24AM0.58m
00:26AM0.50m
11:18AM0.57m
1:07AM0.42m
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clear
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:48
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5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
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Temp °C
16
15
15
16
16
15
19
20
17
18
18
12
13
13
11
16
17
14
16
17
16
Feels °C
14
13
13
15
13
13
15
18
13
14
15
5
10
11
5
13
15
9
12
13
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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