Nobbys Beach

Last updated October 2026

Patrolled year-round family beach beside Nobbys breakwall with barbecues, picnic area, kiosk and toilets.

Visit Newcastle describes Nobbys as a favoured swimming beach for family groups and people learning to surf. On the other side of the beach is a public recreation area with barbecues, a picnic area, toilets, parking and a kiosk. Families can walk along the Nobbys breakwall below Nobbys Lighthouse and watch ships enter the harbour. City of Newcastle lifeguards patrol Nobbys all year: 9am to 5.30pm until 1 November 2026, then 7am to 5.30pm (Sundays from 9am) until 21 March 2027. Surf club volunteers patrol on weekends and public holidays from late September to late April. Free, as of October 2026.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 14 October 2026.