
Surf Forecasts:
Nobbys Reef surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 8 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
96 | 58 | 42 | 17 | 163 | 1890 | 455 | 297 | 197 | 1094 | 613 | 533 | 294 | 488 | 1593 | 1514 | 1727 | 1252 | 800 | 693 | 617 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:41PM1.52m | 3:47AM1.04m | 3:58PM1.58m | 5:08AM1.11m | 5:08PM1.65m | 6:07AM1.21m | 6:08PM1.71m | 6:55AM1.32m | 6:59PM1.74m | 7:38AM1.42m | 7:45PM1.73m | 8:18AM1.49m | 8:28PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:49PM0.40m | 9:11AM0.55m | 11:04PM0.32m | 10:30AM0.51m | 00:02AM0.23m | 11:39AM0.42m | 00:51AM0.15m | 12:36PM0.33m | 1:33AM0.11m | 1:27PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.10m | 2:14PM0.21m | 2:47AM0.12m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 26 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 8 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | E 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
96 | 58 | 42 | 17 | 92 | 1412 | 455 | 297 | 37 | 2 | 613 | 533 | 294 | 2 | 5 | 1224 | 1081 | 1252 | 800 | 693 | 617 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | S 17 | — | ESE 10 | SSE 23 | ESE 9 | SSE 22 | E 14 | E 13 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 65 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 10 | 170 | 8 | 46 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | E 11 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | — | E 10 | — | — | E 17 | — | SSE 19 | ESE 10 | E 15 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
1 | — | 9 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | 34 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 2 | W 3 | S 8 | S 11 | — | — | S 6 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 11 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 163 | 1890 | — | — | 197 | 1094 | — | — | — | 488 | 1593 | 1514 | 1727 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 66 | 44 | 0 | 364 | 107 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 96 | 96 | 212 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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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.










