Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.3°C
0.4° 

Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forster Beach (Nambucca) this week:

The surf forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach (Nambucca) in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about Forster Beach (Nambucca).

Alright, we’ve got a real mixed bag here over the next two weeks. The water is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there. The first few days are pretty ordinary as the swell direction is a bit of a mess, but there are some gems coming if you’re patient.

Forster Beach is exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is SE, so we’re looking for that. The combined swell energy is mostly in the moderate range (values between 100 and 999), so nothing too punchy, but enough to get a few waves.

The best of the bunch is Monday the 28th of August. The morning is looking glassy, with that clean, offshore feel, and the swell is coming from the ENE at 3 ft, with an 8-second period. The energy is moderate (243), and it’s a solid, clean setup. This is the standout. It’s not massive, but it’s the kind of session where you can get a few without too much hassle. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect it to be empty.

Another good one is Saturday the 29th. The morning has a glassy, zero-wind vibe, with a 3 ft swell from the south at a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (295), and it’s clean. That south swell is a bit different, but it’ll work.

Then there is Monday the 31st of August, with a glassy morning and a 3 ft south swell, 8-second period, and moderate energy (230). There’s also September 1st, with a glassy morning, 2 ft south swell, but a very long 17-second period, which means it’s going to be a groundswell. That’s set for a point break or reef, but at Forster Beach, it’ll be a bit tricky with the long period. Still, it’s clean.

September 2nd has another glassy morning with a 2 ft south swell, 12-second period, and moderate energy (248). Clean again.

The early days (Sunday 23rd through Wednesday 26th) are pretty poor. A lot of cross-on winds, choppy conditions, and the swell is small and short period. Not worth paddling out.

There’s a bit of a gap between the 28th and the 31st, but it’s not a long one. The second week is quieter, with the 4th and 5th of September only offering small, weak surf (energy in the 60s and 70s), and the 6th is marginal. The 7th of September has a clean morning with a 3 ft south swell, 11-second period, and moderate energy (241), so that’s a solid option.

Overall, the pick is Monday the 28th of August morning. Clean, glassy, and a decent little swell. Get out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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S
12
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.9
ENE
8
1.4
NE
5
1.6
NE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
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7
0.9
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8
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8
1.1
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8
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8
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10
1
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11
1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
ENE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
143
85
137
71
99
95
215
131
138
99
122
157
149
98
154
247
212
167
131
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
WNW
5
ENE
25
NE
15
N
15
NNE
30
NNE
10
WSW
5
NW
15
SE
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SE
0
WNW
5
ESE
15
ENE
5
WNW
0
NE
15
E
5
SSW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
5:04PM1.33m
5:30AM0.88m
5:51PM1.41m
6:14AM0.95m
6:30PM1.49m
6:53AM1.03m
7:06PM1.55m
7:28AM1.11m
7:40PM1.59m
8:03AM1.19m
8:13PM1.60m
8:38AM1.27m
8:46PM1.57m
Low Tide
11:59PM0.39m
11:03AM0.36m
00:37AM0.31m
11:51AM0.29m
1:11AM0.22m
12:33PM0.23m
1:42AM0.15m
1:13PM0.17m
2:12AM0.09m
1:51PM0.14m
2:41AM0.05m
2:30PM0.13m
3:11AM0.03m
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Temp °C
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23
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Feels °C
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Information about the Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Forster Beach (Nambucca) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Forster Beach (Nambucca) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Forster Beach (Nambucca) 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 (Forster Beach (Nambucca)) 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).

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Forster Beach (Nambucca) is 31 km (19 miles) from the city of Coffs Harbour. If you plan a holiday in Port Macquarie, look for hotels and other accommodation in Coffs Harbour. Coffs Harbour has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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