Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.5° C
0.7° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 8,796 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 17th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's look at what's on the cards for Forster Beach (Nambucca).

We kick off on Friday, July 10th, with a solid pulse of swell. The morning is looking good with a clean 6.9ft SE swell, a light cross-off breeze, and the water temp sitting at 67.1°, which is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is a solid moderate 909, so there's plenty of push. The 10-second period means it's a decent groundswell with some shape. This is a break for the beginners, but 6.9ft is getting a bit big for them, so keep that in mind. The afternoon sees the wind turn more cross and the conditions get a bit messy, so the morning is the pick of this day.

Saturday, July 11th, is a standout. The morning is absolutely glassy with a clean 3.6ft ESE swell and a 12-second period that gives it some real grunt for its size. The wind is a whisper from the WNW, making it totally clean. The combined energy is 651, which is still a solid moderate, and the conditions are just perfect. This is the best session on offer in the first week. The crowd here can be around sometimes, but with conditions this good, it's worth the company.

Sunday, July 12th, sees the swell drop to 3.0ft with a 10-second period, but the wind is offshore and clean. The energy is 222, so it's weak, but you'll still find a fun little wave if you're a beginner. The afternoon is similar but smaller.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Monday, July 13th, right through to Wednesday, July 15th, the surf is pretty ordinary. The swell is small, the period drops, and the energy is weak. It's not worth paddling out for.

A big change comes Thursday, July 16th. The swell jumps to 9.8ft from the S, and the combined energy is a strong 1063. The wind is cross-off and clean, but this is way too big for Forster Beach. It's an expert-only proposition at best, and the forecast says it's going to be too big for this break. It keeps building through Friday, July 17th, with a massive 18.0ft SSE swell arriving, energy hitting 14043, and a 12-second period. This is a big, dangerous, powerful swell. Forster Beach is a beach break, and with a long period groundswell that size, it's going to be a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more like a kite surfer's playground than a paddle surfer's session. This energy continues into Saturday, July 18th, and Sunday, July 19th, with the swell still over 9.8ft. It's all too big until Monday, July 20th, when it drops to a manageable 4.9ft, but the wind turns cross-on.

The second week offers a glimmer. Tuesday, July 21st, has a clean 3.9ft SSE swell with offshore wind, and Wednesday, July 22nd, is glassy with a 2.3ft E swell, but the period is a long 11 seconds. That's a groundswell that will be a bit too straight for a beach break, but it's still clean. The real standout of the second week is Saturday, July 25th. The morning is glassy calm, with an 8.2ft SSE swell at a 9-second period. The combined energy is a very strong 2031. This is a big, powerful swell, and it's going to be solid, clean, and powerful. It's only for experienced surfers, but it's the best session in the forecast. The afternoon sees the wind turn cross-on, so get it in the morning.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

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10
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11
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10
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1.3
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Energy kJ
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438
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639
1055
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
15
SSE
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W
5
WNW
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NE
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WNW
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High Tide
4:26PM1.48m
4:38AM1.02m
5:25PM1.62m
5:46AM1.02m
6:21PM1.74m
6:48AM1.05m
7:15PM1.83m
7:44AM1.08m
8:06PM1.89m
8:36AM1.12m
8:55PM1.88m
9:26AM1.15m
9:42PM1.82m
Low Tide
11:06PM0.31m
10:34AM0.15m
00:12AM0.20m
11:34AM0.12m
1:11AM0.09m
12:30PM0.07m
2:04AM0.01m
1:24PM0.03m
2:53AM-0.03m
2:15PM0.02m
3:39AM-0.04m
3:06PM0.05m
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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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