Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 4,128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s switch to feet and miles. Forster Beach (Nambucca) is looking at a mixed bag over the next couple weeks. The water’s sitting around 67.3° – pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We start off Friday the 17th with a bit of a lumpy 7.5ft SE swell, but the wind’s cross-off and the period’s short – only 7 seconds. It’s surfable but not firing. That afternoon gets ugly with rain and a cross chop. Saturday the 18th picks up a little more size, 8.2ft SE, but still short period and pretty windy. Not great.
Sunday the 19th brings a solid 13.1ft ESE swell, long period 10 seconds, but the wind is cross and strong – 18.6 mph. The wave comment says it’s too big for this break, so unless you’re an expert, stay away. That afternoon it’s 11.5ft, same story. The combined energy is huge – 2786 and 2206, so it’s powerful, but messy.
Monday the 20th eases to 8.2ft E, light cross wind, period 10 seconds. Not glassy but okay. Tuesday the 21st morning is the real gem – glassy, 6.2ft E swell, 10 seconds, and the combined energy is 795 (moderate). That’s clean, fun waves for a beginner-friendly spot. The afternoon gets onshore, so hit it early.
After that, the swell drops fast. Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd are tiny, mostly 3.3–4.3ft, with onshore winds and poor shape. There’s a gap of small, ordinary surf through the rest of the week. Friday 24th morning sees a bit of a bump – 6.2ft SSE, cross-off wind, but short period (7 seconds) – still worth a look if you’re desperate.
The real late‑range standout is Saturday August 1st. That afternoon we get 3.3ft S swell with a very long period of 17 seconds, offshore wind from the SW at 15.5 mph, and combined energy 634 (moderate). That’s clean, glassy lines – but the long period can make
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 585 | 412 | 440 | 769 | 1083 | 4128 | 2714 | 2128 | 1720 | 1209 | 1037 | 970 | 716 | 552 | 339 | 248 | 254 | 218 | 173 | 140 | 137 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 10:15AM1.17m | 10:27PM1.70m | 11:05AM1.19m | 11:11PM1.54m | 11:56AM1.21m | 11:54PM1.36m | 12:49PM1.22m | 00:40AM1.19m | 1:45PM1.23m | 1:31AM1.04m | 2:44PM1.24m | 2:32AM0.92m | 3:44PM1.27m | 3:42AM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:56PM0.11m | 5:05AM0.02m | 4:47PM0.21m | 5:45AM0.08m | 5:42PM0.32m | 6:25AM0.15m | 6:42PM0.43m | 7:05AM0.22m | 7:51PM0.51m | 7:48AM0.29m | 9:11PM0.54m | 8:38AM0.34m | 10:30PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 13 | 5 | 7 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | S 21 | ESE 10 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 27 | 25 | 4 | 36 | 1083 | 39 | 66 | 61 | 81 | 1209 | 1037 | 970 | 716 | 552 | 339 | 248 | 254 | 218 | 173 | 140 | 137 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | S 12 | S 19 | — | SSE 21 | — | — | S 23 | S 17 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 11 | 7 | — | 44 | — | — | 11 | 6 | 87 | 78 | 103 | 62 | 57 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | NNE 8 | S 19 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 17 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | N 3 | — | — | SW 2 |
| kJ | 585 | 412 | 440 | 769 | 415 | 4128 | 2714 | 2128 | 1720 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 329 | 330 | 7 | 7 | 432 | 398 | 425 | 286 | 54 | 166 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
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