Surf spot

Nobbys beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Nobbys beach in Australia, NSW, Mid North Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Mid North Coast
Coordinates: -31.4466, 152.9323

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.1	1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	1.1	1.8	1.8	1.8	2.3	2.5	2.7	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.5	2.4	2	2.2	2.1	2	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.4	1.3
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	SSE	S	S	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	8.2	8	8.2	8.3	8.5	9.1	9.3	9.3	9.3	9.2	9.1	9.2	9.3	7.8	7.8	9.3	9.3	9.3	9.2	9.3	9.3	9.4	4.7	4.8	3.8	4.3	4.1	4.1	4.3	3.6	3.5	4.3	4.5	5.8	6.3	7.8	8.4	8.6	8.8	8.8	8.6	8.5	8.4	8.1	8	8.8	8	7.7	7.5	7.5	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.2	7	7
Wave energy (kJ)	430	348	349	335	352	409	472	505	483	439	393	357	335	140	133	260	235	207	181	164	148	132	31	35	19	19	23	17	12	9	10	12	13	86	256	377	442	760	984	1096	1031	903	850	797	728	607	623	513	465	409	371	335	301	255	179	156
Wind speed (km/h)	6.1	6.5	5.8	6.8	10.1	11.6	7.9	6.1	6.9	6	5.6	11.1	18.2	15.8	13.4	9	8.8	8.1	8.4	13.8	19.7	16.8	13.9	14.4	10.8	8.7	8.8	8.3	16.9	10.5	6.8	10.1	15.5	25.3	23.7	24.8	25.6	25.8	26.4	23.8	26.7	22.2	19	20.4	20.5	13.4	13.9	10.3	10.3	9.4	10.9	9.5	13.3	10	4.4	7.4
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Nobbys Beach, NSW (Mid North Coast) — surf spot description

Nobbys Beach is a classic Mid North Coast beach break with a laid-back local feel and plenty of room to move. It’s the kind of spot that can deliver fun, punchy waves when the sand lines up, especially on moderate swell and a clean offshore breeze.

Wave type

Beach break
Can produce peaky lefts and rights
Generally works best with a solid but manageable swell

Conditions

Responds well to E/SE swell and W/NW offshore winds
Beachbreak sand banks can shift, so wave quality can vary from day to day
On the right tide and bank, it can offer fast, hollow sections as well as softer, more forgiving peaks

Best for

Intermediate surfers looking for fun, accessible waves
Experienced surfers when the banks are working and swell has some size
Can also be a good spot for bodyboarders due to the beachbreak shape

Hazards / things to watch

Shifting sandbanks and changing conditions
Strong rips after larger swells
Can get crowded when conditions are good
Always check for shorebreak intensity on bigger days

Vibe

Relaxed coastal NSW surf scene
Typically a friendly, everyday beachy setup rather than a heavy, specialist wave
Best enjoyed with a flexible approach, since the best bank can change over time