Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 11 Jan 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
23.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 12th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 17th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Fri night).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSE
2.2
SSE
1.8
SSE
0.9
S
1
S
1.3
ESE
1
ESE
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
ENE
1.2
E
1.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
E
1.4
S
1.9
S
2.4
S
3
S
3
S
3
SSE
3
SSE
Period(s) (?)78879769108667768810111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)39459938887159153806170459426869541293987651647178221891782
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
30
SSE
20
SE
5
SSE
10
E
10
ENE
5
SSE
20
E
15
ENE
10
E
5
NE
0
S
15
SSW
20
S
30
SSW
30
S
35
S
30
S
30
S
35
S
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
crossoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crossglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:56PM
1.13
4:05AM
1.34
3:54PM
1.04
5:00AM
1.39
5:03PM
0.99
5:53AM
1.45
6:16PM
0.99
6:42AM
1.53
7:17PM
1.03
7:26AM
1.60
8:07PM
1.09
8:06AM
1.68
8:52PM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:23AM
0.69
9:14PM
0.50
10:36AM
0.69
9:58PM
0.53
11:50AM
0.66
10:48PM
0.55
12:52PM
0.59
11:41PM
0.56
1:40PM
0.50
12:34AM
0.55
2:21PM
0.41
1:24AM
0.52
2:59PM
0.32
2:11AM
0.50
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--
Sunset-8:05--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:04-
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--27-----31212-24313313
Temp. °C212019192222232423252723222322212221212121
Feels °C (?)181616202222262526272623222321201816171616
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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 12 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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