Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 AEST
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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
22.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (May 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 6th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 12th May)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
3
3
4
3
1
3
2
0
3
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
1.4
S
8
2.5
S
12
2.5
SSE
12
2.2
S
11
2
S
10
2.5
S
11
2
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.9
S
10
1.5
S
9
0.8
E
13
2.2
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
599
526
451
408
338
346
234
154
253
2000
1911
1107
834
1701
786
539
516
738
372
223
2352
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
SE
5
SSE
10
SW
15
E
15
NNW
25
WNW
30
W
30
W
20
WNW
20
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
15
S
10
WSW
10
SW
15
S
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SSE
20
SSE
cross-off
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
on
High Tide
10:38AM1.20m
10:38PM1.67m
11:27AM1.17m
11:19PM1.62m
12:21PM1.14m
00:04AM1.57m
1:19PM1.14m
00:55AM1.51m
2:19PM1.17m
1:50AM1.47m
3:14PM1.22m
2:49AM1.45m
4:03PM1.31m
3:49AM1.44m
Low Tide
4:01PM0.61m
5:32AM0.47m
4:42PM0.69m
6:20AM0.50m
5:30PM0.76m
7:11AM0.52m
6:27PM0.81m
8:02AM0.52m
7:33PM0.82m
8:51AM0.51m
8:41PM0.79m
9:38AM0.48m
9:47PM0.71m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
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5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
1
1
5
6
Temp °C
20
20
19
19
20
18
20
15
12
18
20
14
16
18
18
18
19
19
19
19
20
17
17
18
18
18
15
13
7
4
12
15
10
12
16
16
16
17
17
16
16
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
1.4
S
8
2.5
S
12
2.5
SSE
12
2.2
S
11
2
S
10
2.2
S
11
2
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.6
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
8
1.9
SSE
16
Energy kJ
599
526
451
408
338
346
234
154
253
2000
1911
1107
834
1128
786
539
516
469
372
223
1687
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
10
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.3
S
6
0.1
S
11
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
Energy kJ
5
5
5
19
33
15
7
2
89
47
52
55
36
37
56
102
103
136
145
206
212
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
N
10
0.3
SSE
16
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
5
31
52
16
14
3
6
5
2
48
104
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
3
0.5
S
5
0.8
NE
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.6
W
4
2.5
S
11
1.9
S
10
2.2
S
16
Energy kJ
7
14
18
2
18
11
1701
738
2352
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
1
1
4
4
Distance (km)
10
1
1
0
30
2
0
174
64
1
10
0
0
9
0
0
44
1
1
44
44
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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