Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.7°C
0.1° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with 743 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s 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 (Aug 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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 Forster Beach (Nambucca).

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the first real surf kicks off on Thursday morning, the 27th of August. We’re looking at a clean 5ft swell from the S, with a short, punchy 7-second period. The wind is a cross-off from the south at 9 mph, which should keep the face tidy. The combined energy is moderate (512). The water is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is a solid, clean option to get the session started.

Now, Friday morning, the 28th of August, is a real standout. The swell drops a touch to 3ft, but it’s long-period energy from the SSE at 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy kicks up to 587 (moderate), and the wind is dead glassy from the E at just 3 mph. This is as clean as it gets. For a beach break, that long period can make it a little straight, but with these conditions, it’ll be worth the paddle out. At 3ft, it’s perfect for the beginners this break is built for.

Saturday morning the 29th offers another clean window with a 4ft S swell and 10-second period, cross-off wind, and moderate energy (311). It’s not the best of the week, but it’s a fun, clean option before the wind picks up in the afternoon.

Sunday morning, the 30th of August, is a gem. The swell is 5ft from the SSE, 10-second period, with a light S breeze at 6 mph crossing off. The combined energy is a solid 554 (moderate), and it’s clean. This is a lovely morning session for a beginner or intermediate.

Monday morning, the 31st of August, is another strong call. The swell is 5ft from the S, 9-second period, with a cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph. The energy is up to 671 (moderate) and it’s clean. This is a consistent, punchy little wave.

After that, things get very quiet. From Tuesday, 1st September, right through to the 7th of September, the swell drops off dramatically with tiny, weak waves and poor winds. It’s a real flat spell, with a few glassy mornings but nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, for the experienced crew, we have a big event on the horizon. On Thursday morning, the 10th of September, the swell jumps to 8ft from the S, with a 12-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1996 (strong), and the wind is a light S cross-off. This is excellent surf, but at 8ft, it’s only for experts. That same afternoon, it gets even bigger, but the forecast suggests it’s too big for this break.

Friday morning, the 11th of September, is the biggest call of the whole period. The swell is 12ft from the SSE, with a 14-second period, and an incredible combined energy of 4306 (very strong). The wind is a light S cross-off, keeping it clean. This is a big, powerful groundswell, but at 12ft, it’s definitely for experts only. It’s a promising long-range standout, but with the size and the long period, it’ll be a heavy, setty affair at a beach break.

So, the best on offer is Friday morning, the 28th of August, for the glassy, clean conditions on a proper groundswell. For the big-wave hunters, keep an eye on Thursday and Friday, the 10th and 11th of September.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
7
1.5
SSE
8
1.5
S
9
1
SSE
13
1.6
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
8
1.6
S
9
1.2
SSE
9
0.6
S
16
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
264
240
363
317
693
400
269
388
579
348
186
212
380
238
195
133
139
134
85
56
49
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SSE
5
WSW
5
E
15
ENE
5
SW
15
S
25
SSE
10
SW
10
S
10
SE
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SE
10
W
10
NNE
25
NE
5
WNW
5
N
20
NNE
10
WNW
Wind State
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cross
off
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:40PM1.59m
8:03AM1.19m
8:13PM1.60m
8:38AM1.27m
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
Low Tide
1:13PM0.17m
2:12AM0.09m
1:51PM0.14m
2:41AM0.05m
2:30PM0.13m
3:11AM0.03m
3:11PM0.14m
3:42AM0.03m
3:54PM0.18m
4:14AM0.07m
4:42PM0.23m
4:51AM0.12m
5:39PM0.30m
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6:07
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6:03
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5:29
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5:30
5:31
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Temp °C
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15
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Feels °C
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19
19
18
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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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