Nobbys Reef surf break

Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 23 Apr 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
22.4° 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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 23rd Apr)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
11
1.5
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.4
ESE
7
1.1
NE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
972
585
358
387
331
222
180
161
120
42
58
39
20
25
36
42
18
79
12
18
36
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
5
NW
0
S
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
N
20
ENE
5
N
0
NNE
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
N
20
ENE
10
NNW
5
N
15
E
5
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:33PM1.20m
1:31AM1.66m
2:51PM1.21m
2:43AM1.60m
4:02PM1.28m
3:53AM1.57m
4:59PM1.36m
4:55AM1.54m
5:45PM1.46m
5:48AM1.51m
6:25PM1.54m
6:34AM1.47m
7:01PM1.62m
Low Tide
6:57PM0.68m
8:37AM0.41m
8:15PM0.71m
9:43AM0.42m
9:34PM0.68m
10:39AM0.40m
10:44PM0.62m
11:25AM0.39m
11:43PM0.54m
12:05PM0.39m
00:33AM0.47m
12:40PM0.38m
1:17AM0.41m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
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5:22
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
1
Temp °C
19
20
20
20
21
20
20
21
19
21
20
18
19
19
18
20
21
18
20
21
21
17
17
17
17
21
20
19
19
17
19
17
16
17
17
16
18
18
15
18
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
11
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
8
1
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.3
SE
7
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
S
7
Energy kJ
972
489
358
387
331
222
180
26
120
42
8
39
20
25
36
42
18
25
12
18
22
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.3
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
ESE
7
0.1
SE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
10
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
S
11
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
371
585
320
196
133
70
45
37
15
28
2
9
1
8
6
6
9
15
3
10
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
6
0.1
NE
7
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
E
7
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
2
2
23
14
5
2
2
2
2
4
7
6
6
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
8
0.3
N
3
0.8
E
7
0.7
ENE
4
0.3
E
3
0.6
NE
4
0.5
ENE
3
1.1
NE
6
0.6
ENE
7
Energy kJ
161
2
58
17
1
12
5
79
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
90
44
1
1
1
0
0
136
0
0
333
0
107
75
0
0
294
0
75
179
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
7
9
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
5
5
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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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