Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.5° C
0.3° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,471 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 30th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. We’re starting off a bit slow, but the middle of the run is where the juice is.

First up, the water at Forster Beach (Nambucca) is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing to write home about in the temp department.

The first real chance to get wet comes later on Wednesday, the 30th of July. It’s a small start with a 4 ft south swell, period a short 7 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off from the SSW at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (179). It’s surfable, but conditions are very ordinary. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so if you’re just looking to get the arms moving, you could paddle out, but don’t expect anything special.

Things ramp up for Friday morning, the 31st of July. This is the standout. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the south, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW at 6 mph. The energy is strong (1543). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The south swell direction is a good match for the beach’s optimum. It’s going to be punchy, with long, clean lines. This is the session to aim for.

Saturday the 1st of August keeps the energy going. A solid 7 ft south swell, 10-second period, with cross-off wind from the SSW at 9 mph. The energy is strong (1332). It’s a bit bigger and a bit more powerful, but still clean. The morning is the pick before the wind shifts. If you’re a beginner, 7 ft is on the limit, so be careful.

Then we get a glassy gem on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. The swell is 7 ft from the SSE, period 13 seconds, and the wind is dead glass from the SW at 3 mph. The energy is very strong (1483). This is a beautiful, clean morning for experienced surfers – the long period will mean waiting for the sets, but the walls will be steep. Forster Beach is exposed, so the long-period south swell will wrap in nicely.

The surf drops off steadily after that. Monday the 3rd is still rideable at 5 ft, but the onshore winds mess the afternoons up. From Tuesday the 4th onwards, we’re looking at a long flat spell. The swell stays under 3 ft for days, and the wind is often onshore or cross. The energy drops to weak levels (98-223). You’ll be looking at a blank run from the 4th of August right through to the 9th of August, with only tiny, ordinary waves.

There’s a flicker of hope on Sunday the 9th of August morning – a tiny 2 ft swell but with a very long 13-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (206). It’s clean, but tiny. If you have a log, you might get a few long, fun runners.

The morning of Monday the 10th of August brings a bump to 4 ft from the ESE, period 11 seconds, with glassy conditions and moderate energy (418). That’s a decent-looking morning for a longboard. But again, the wind turns onshore and kills the afternoon.

The final highlight is Thursday morning, the 13th of August. A 4 ft south swell, 10-second period, with glassy winds from the WSW. The energy is moderate (459). It’s clean, clean, clean. A good morning for a peaceful dawny.

Bottom line: The best bet is Friday morning, the 31st of July, with that 6 ft south groundswell and clean cross-off wind. The Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, is a close second with glassy conditions and a solid 7 ft swell. After that, you’ll be waiting a long time for the next real session.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
S
7
1.3
S
7
1
S
12
1.4
S
10
1.9
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.8
S
10
2
S
10
1.8
SSE
10
1.1
SE
16
2.1
SSE
13
1.9
SE
12
1.8
SE
11
1.5
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.1
SE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
23
168
266
356
946
573
696
755
637
551
1471
1100
780
486
388
208
102
94
44
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SE
15
SW
10
SSW
20
SSE
15
SW
15
SSW
15
S
10
WSW
5
SW
10
E
10
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0
ENE
15
NE
10
WNW
5
SW
15
E
10
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cross-off
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on
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High Tide
8:10PM1.60m
8:30AM1.06m
8:44PM1.62m
9:07AM1.10m
9:16PM1.60m
9:44AM1.15m
9:49PM1.56m
10:22AM1.19m
10:24PM1.48m
11:04AM1.22m
11:02PM1.38m
11:51AM1.26m
11:46PM1.26m
Low Tide
2:49AM0.15m
2:10PM0.17m
3:21AM0.12m
2:48PM0.17m
3:52AM0.10m
3:27PM0.20m
4:23AM0.09m
4:08PM0.24m
4:56AM0.10m
4:54PM0.30m
5:31AM0.12m
5:47PM0.36m
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5:12
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Temp °C
21
17
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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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