Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,526 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with SSE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Forster Beach (Nambucca). It’s a beginner-friendly beach break, but the next couple weeks are a real mixed bag. Water temp is 20°, right about average for this time of year – nothing unusual.
The first real chance to surf doesn’t pop up until Thursday the 10th, but it’s a tough call. That morning, you’ve got a 10-foot south-southeast swell with a 9-second period, and the energy is strong (1586). Problem is, that’s too big for this spot – it’s gonna be a mess for a beginner. The afternoon drops to 8 feet, still big, with cross-off wind from the SSW at 12 mph, so the surface might be clean, but the size is still pushing it. Friday the 11th is similar – morning 10 feet again, too big, with rain showers and 12 mph cross-off wind. The combined energy is huge (2878), so it’s powerful and steep. Honestly, for a beach break, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The standout moment, if you’re patient, is Saturday the 19th morning. It’s a full 16 days out, so don’t bet the farm, but it’s the best on offer. We’ve got a 4-foot south-east swell, 10-second period, and the wind is glassy from the WNW at 3 mph. That’s the kind of calm you dream about. The combined energy is moderate (328), so it won’t be pumping, but it’ll be clean and user-friendly. For a beginner at Forster Beach, that’s your window. The crowd can be around sometimes, so you might have company, but that glassy surface makes it worth it.
Before that, there’s a long gap. From Monday the 7th through to Wednesday the 16th, it’s mostly marginal or poor – wind onshore, swells either too big or too weak, and a lot of “questionable” conditions. Tuesday the 15th morning has a tiny 2-foot south swell with glassy wind, but it’s weak (93 energy) and barely surfable. Not worth the drive. After the 19th, it fades fast into the 20th and beyond with tiny, onshore chop.
So, if you’re hanging for a wave, wait for that Saturday the 19th morning glass-off. It’s the only real clean, manageable swell in the whole run. The rest? Honestly, stay home or go for a kite session when that 10-foot stuff hits.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 340 | 270 | 507 | 632 | 453 | 313 | 295 | 893 | 1544 | 1601 | 1644 | 1936 | 1077 | 920 | 524 | 409 | 530 | 228 | 154 | 108 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:03PM1.57m | 5:41AM1.03m | 5:58PM1.65m | 6:31AM1.15m | 6:45PM1.69m | 7:16AM1.26m | 7:28PM1.68m | 7:57AM1.35m | 8:09PM1.62m | 8:36AM1.43m | 8:47PM1.52m | 9:14AM1.46m | 9:23PM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:56PM0.16m | 11:21AM0.20m | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:17PM0.13m | 1:21AM0.01m | 1:06PM0.07m | 1:57AM-0.02m | 1:53PM0.05m | 2:30AM-0.02m | 2:37PM0.07m | 3:02AM0.01m | 3:20PM0.12m | 3:32AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 21 | SSE 10 | E 13 | SSE 9 | E 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 340 | 270 | 18 | 7 | 453 | 313 | 295 | 60 | 57 | 16 | 141 | 1491 | 14 | 705 | 15 | 409 | 530 | 228 | 154 | 108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 15 | SSE 23 | E 15 | E 14 | S 21 | E 14 | S 18 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 53 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 68 | 59 | 75 | 69 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | E 11 | — | — | E 15 | E 16 | ESE 13 | S 21 | S 23 | E 15 | NE 15 | S 22 | — | — | N 16 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 37 | — | — | 5 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 507 | 632 | — | — | — | 893 | 1544 | 1601 | 1644 | 1936 | 1077 | 920 | 524 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 272 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 49 | 54 | 223 | 54 | 54 | 7 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 131 | 54 | 0 | 7 | 131 |
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