Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with 518 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming for the Nambucca area.
Water temp is sitting at a normal 68°F for this time of year, no big anomaly. The start is quiet, but there’s a definite window that’s worth getting wet for.
The first real chance to surf is Sunday morning, August 30th. Forster Beach (Nambucca) is looking clean with a cross-off breeze from the SSW at 15 km/h. Swell is about 5 feet from the SSE, period 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (648). That’s the pick – clean lines, decent size, and that offshore wind will have the waves looking smooth. Crowds can be around sometimes, but it’s worth it.
Monday the 31st morning still has clean surf with a 4 foot SSE swell and a light S wind at 10 km/h, but the energy drops a bit (343) and the waves are smaller. Still a fun morning session.
Then it goes quiet. From Tuesday afternoon right through to the second week of September, the surf gets small and crummy. There are a few glassy moments, like Wednesday the 2nd morning with 2 foot swell and no wind, but the energy is weak (187) and the waves are ordinary. From the 3rd to the 8th it’s mostly flat or blown out, with energy often under 100. Not worth the trip.
Now, there’s a late pulse worth keeping an eye on. Around Wednesday the 9th of September, we see a solid swell. Wednesday morning has 5 foot from the S, period 9 seconds, with a clean cross-off SSE breeze at 15 km/h, and energy at 378 – solid moderate. But Wednesday afternoon is a beast: 8 foot from the S, period 11 seconds, and a massive combined energy of 2503. That’s strong. But the wind is cross-shore at 25 km/h, and at that size it’s for experts only. Thursday the 10th morning still has 5 foot from the S, period 10 seconds, energy 739, but with onshore NE wind. Tricky, but potential for those who know the spot.
The standout is Sunday the 30th of August morning. Clean, chest-high, offshore. That’s your session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | S 18 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
320 | 518 | 352 | 289 | 212 | 161 | 144 | 115 | 133 | 198 | 151 | 114 | 82 | 56 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 51 | 50 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:46PM1.57m | 9:14AM1.34m | 9:21PM1.50m | 9:52AM1.39m | 9:58PM1.40m | 10:34AM1.41m | 10:39PM1.28m | 11:21AM1.42m | 11:27PM1.14m | 12:16PM1.41m | 00:27AM1.00m | 1:24PM1.40m | 1:47AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:11AM0.03m | 3:11PM0.14m | 3:42AM0.03m | 3:54PM0.18m | 4:14AM0.07m | 4:42PM0.23m | 4:51AM0.12m | 5:39PM0.30m | 5:33AM0.19m | 6:48PM0.37m | 6:26AM0.26m | 8:15PM0.40m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | ENE 10 | NNE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
40 | 518 | 352 | 31 | 212 | 161 | 144 | 115 | 133 | 198 | 151 | 114 | 82 | 23 | 10 | 30 | 10 | 51 | 50 | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | E 9 | E 8 | S 18 | ENE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 16 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 6 |
2 | 38 | 36 | 6 | 28 | 156 | 134 | 84 | 56 | 51 | 19 | 49 | 49 | 56 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | N 15 | S 18 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | S 15 | NE 12 | E 10 | NNE 5 | NE 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 9 |
1 | — | — | 4 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 116 | 6 | 49 | 9 | 5 | 47 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 7 | 7 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | — | S 8 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | — | N 5 | NE 5 | WSW 2 | S 4 | SE 4 | NE 6 |
320 | — | 260 | 289 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 2 | 24 | 26 | — | 25 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 8 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 223 | 0 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) 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.
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.











