Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 13 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
23.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 15th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 16th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 14th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri night, light winds from the N by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Fri
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
1
0
3
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.8
S
0.5
S
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
S
1.2
ENE
1.1
NE
0.5
S
0.7
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
1.5
S
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)9109891517151466121177677776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)845653391190931104922961959095661121541718923121515410759
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
15
ESE
15
E
10
NNE
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
10
N
20
ENE
20
S
20
S
20
S
10
SW
15
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:26AM
1.45
6:36PM
1.11
6:19AM
1.52
7:18PM
1.21
7:06AM
1.59
7:53PM
1.32
7:49AM
1.64
8:28PM
1.42
8:31AM
1.68
9:03PM
1.52
9:12AM
1.68
9:39PM
1.60
9:54AM
1.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:41PM
0.74
12:32PM
0.51
11:49PM
0.69
1:11PM
0.42
12:44AM
0.60
1:47PM
0.34
1:32AM
0.50
2:21PM
0.27
2:16AM
0.40
2:55PM
0.22
2:59AM
0.31
3:29PM
0.20
3:44AM
0.25
4:05PM
0.22
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Fri
20
Sunrise-6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54-
Sunset--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212121202022212023222328252321212123222122
Feels °C (?)161819182020182021202327242320212121202021
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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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