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Nobbys Reef Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Nobbys Reef surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 03 Jan 2025 AEDT
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 Saturday (Jan 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nobbys Reef in the next 12 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 4th Jan) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 7th Jan) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 8th Jan) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nobbys Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 77 | 34 | 20 | 52 | 74 | 18 | 91 | 177 | 56 | 164 | 108 | 40 | 33 | 135 | 554 | 456 | 417 | 340 | 311 | 198 | 131 | 102 | 78 | 64 | 81 | 123 | 54 | 113 | 124 | 82 | 117 | 276 | 142 | 273 | 91 | 150 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:10AM 1.30 | 12:05PM 1.73 | 12:57AM 1.33 | 12:54PM 1.62 | 1:48AM 1.36 | 1:49PM 1.49 | 2:44AM 1.40 | 2:51PM 1.36 | 3:46AM 1.46 | 4:02PM 1.24 | 4:52AM 1.53 | 5:21PM 1.17 | 5:57AM 1.62 | 6:39PM 1.14 | 6:58AM 1.71 | 7:45PM 1.16 | 7:52AM 1.79 | 8:42PM 1.19 | 8:42AM 1.84 | 9:30PM 1.22 | 9:27AM 1.86 | 10:14PM 1.26 | 10:09AM 1.83 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:05PM 0.17 | 5:43AM 0.45 | 6:48PM 0.20 | 6:38AM 0.47 | 7:33PM 0.24 | 7:40AM 0.49 | 8:21PM 0.30 | 8:51AM 0.51 | 9:14PM 0.35 | 10:09AM 0.50 | 10:10PM 0.40 | 11:31AM 0.45 | 11:11PM 0.43 | 12:48PM 0.37 | 12:12AM 0.44 | 1:52PM 0.29 | 1:10AM 0.44 | 2:46PM 0.22 | 2:04AM 0.43 | 3:33PM 0.17 | 2:54AM 0.42 | 4:16PM 0.16 | 3:41AM 0.42 | |||||||||||||
Fri 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 |
| Sunset | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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