Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.8° 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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 2,442 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s 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 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 17th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 18th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 19th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here, and I’ve been looking at the Nambucca charts. The first few days are a bit of a write-off with messy winds and poor surf. The first real chance of a decent wave is on Thursday the 16th, but it’s still marginal. The big highlight is a solid groundswell arriving on Thursday the 23rd of July.

Forster Beach (Nambucca) is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent but exposed. Wednesday 15th has a 4ft swell from the S with a short 7-second period, but the 20 km/h SSW wind is cross-off, making it rough. The wave energy is weak (127). Thursday 16th sees a bigger 8ft SSE swell (8 seconds) in the morning, but with the same cross-off wind and marginal conditions. Energy is building (696). Friday 17th is similar, with 6ft and cross-off, turning into a cross-shore chop in the afternoon. Saturday 18th offers a 7ft ESE swell (9 seconds) and moderate energy (971), but rain and cross-off wind keep it marginal.

Sunday 19th is a big one – 10ft ESE swell with a 10-second period and massive energy (2507). The file says it’s too big for this break – only for experts, and the fresh 30 km/h cross-shore wind makes it lumpy. This is more of a kite-surfing setup.

After that, the swell drops but the wind improves. Monday 20th has an 8ft swell (10 seconds) with light cross-shore winds. Tuesday 21st morning is the first real gem: a 7ft E swell (10 seconds) with glassy conditions – a slight air, 5 km/h WSW wind. Energy is moderate (848). Wednesday 22nd morning is also glassy, with a 6ft E swell (10 seconds) and calm wind. Nice and clean.

The standout is Thursday 23rd of July. Forster Beach gets a solid 8ft E groundswell with a very long 12-second period. The combined energy is strong (1476). The morning wind is a light 5 km/h SSW cross-off, keeping it clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the longer period means better shaped waves and longer lulls. The water temp is about 68°, which is normal for this time of year. Friday 24th morning is also good, with a 6ft E swell (11 seconds) and clean cross-off wind.

From Saturday 25th through to the end of the month, the swell drops. We’re looking at 3ft to 5ft E swells, with periods around 10 seconds. The wind is often glassy in the mornings, like Sunday 26th, Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th, and Wednesday 29th – all with calm or light offshore winds. The energy is weak (250-400 range). These are small, clean waves, good for a beginner to have a quiet, uncrowded paddle. The morning of Thursday 30th is the smallest, with a 3ft swell and only 122 energy. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

So, the best bet is the Thursday 23rd morning for the bigger, cleaner groundswell. The Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd mornings are also standouts for clean, fun waves. The rest of the time, it’s small and marginal, with some glassy windows for a quiet session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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691
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371
361
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616
848
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2132
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
25
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SW
20
SSW
25
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15
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25
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15
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25
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High Tide
8:55PM1.88m
9:26AM1.15m
9:42PM1.82m
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
Low Tide
2:15PM0.02m
3:39AM-0.04m
3:06PM0.05m
4:23AM-0.02m
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
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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).

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.

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