Surf spot

Nobbys Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Nobbys Beach in Australia, NSW, Newcastle. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Newcastle
Coordinates: -32.9217, 151.7975

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.3	0.6	1.7	1.8	2.2	1.9	1.5	1.3	1.4	2.1	2.3	2.8	2.7	2.5	2.6	2.4	2.2	1.8	1.4	1.7	1.5	1.8	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	10.2	10.1	10	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.8	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.8	4.6	6.8	10.2	7.3	7	7.8	8.5	9.3	10.2	9.9	10.2	9.2	8.9	8.2	8.3	8.4	7.9	7.8	7.5	7.4	7.5	8	7.8	8.1	7.3	7.5	8.2	8.9	9.4	9.6	9.6	9.5	9.4	9.3	9.3	9.1	8.8	8.8	8.8	8.6	8.4	8.3	8
Wave energy (kJ)	280	244	216	196	170	142	116	21	22	24	21	18	14	11	21	21	34	279	386	687	598	439	321	427	732	853	1042	963	896	857	715	525	339	220	348	285	406	269	329	407	426	370	347	308	251	206	168	140	116	95	75	52	46	38	32	23
Wind speed (km/h)	7.7	7.1	7.1	7.4	7.5	8.1	10.6	7.2	7.4	8.4	12	16.9	14.7	10.7	15.1	25.7	22.6	20.4	18.7	21	23.7	24.5	24.9	21.6	18.5	16.6	13.8	14.2	18.4	13.7	3.3	5.4	5.8	7.2	9.2	6.8	3	12	8.9	7.4	9.4	11.8	15.3	11.9	9.5	9.4	6.3	4.4	6.1	8.9	11.7	12.8	14.3	14.2	12.3	8
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Nobbys Beach, Newcastle NSW, Australia is a classic urban surf beach at the southern end of Newcastle’s coastline, right near the harbor entrance and iconic Nobby’s Headland and Breakwall.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly a beachbreak with shifting sandbanks.
Wave quality: Can be fun and clean when banks line up, but it’s generally less consistent than the nearby reef/point-style breaks in the area.
Power: Usually moderate; can get punchier with stronger swell, especially when the beach has well-formed banks.
Best conditions: Often works best with a south to southeast swell and offshore west/northwest winds.

Things to know

Exposure: The beach sits near the harbor entrance, so swell direction matters a lot.
Crowds: Can be busy, especially on good days because it’s central, accessible, and popular with locals and visitors.
Hazards: Watch for rips, changing sandbars, and strong currents near the headland/breakwall.
Suitability: Good for beginners to intermediate surfers on smaller, manageable days, though bigger swells can make it more challenging.

Vibe

Nobbys has a very city-beach feel: a scenic surf spot close to cafes, the promenade, and Newcastle’s waterfront attractions. It’s a convenient, iconic place to surf, especially if you want an easy-access session with a strong local atmosphere.