Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about Forster Beach (Nambucca).

Alright, we’ve got a real mixed bag here over the next two weeks. The water is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there. The first few days are pretty ordinary as the swell direction is a bit of a mess, but there are some gems coming if you’re patient.

Forster Beach is exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is SE, so we’re looking for that. The combined swell energy is mostly in the moderate range (values between 100 and 999), so nothing too punchy, but enough to get a few waves.

The best of the bunch is Monday the 28th of August. The morning is looking glassy, with that clean, offshore feel, and the swell is coming from the ENE at 3 ft, with an 8-second period. The energy is moderate (243), and it’s a solid, clean setup. This is the standout. It’s not massive, but it’s the kind of session where you can get a few without too much hassle. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect it to be empty.

Another good one is Saturday the 29th. The morning has a glassy, zero-wind vibe, with a 3 ft swell from the south at a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (295), and it’s clean. That south swell is a bit different, but it’ll work.

Then there is Monday the 31st of August, with a glassy morning and a 3 ft south swell, 8-second period, and moderate energy (230). There’s also September 1st, with a glassy morning, 2 ft south swell, but a very long 17-second period, which means it’s going to be a groundswell. That’s set for a point break or reef, but at Forster Beach, it’ll be a bit tricky with the long period. Still, it’s clean.

September 2nd has another glassy morning with a 2 ft south swell, 12-second period, and moderate energy (248). Clean again.

The early days (Sunday 23rd through Wednesday 26th) are pretty poor. A lot of cross-on winds, choppy conditions, and the swell is small and short period. Not worth paddling out.

There’s a bit of a gap between the 28th and the 31st, but it’s not a long one. The second week is quieter, with the 4th and 5th of September only offering small, weak surf (energy in the 60s and 70s), and the 6th is marginal. The 7th of September has a clean morning with a 3 ft south swell, 11-second period, and moderate energy (241), so that’s a solid option.

Overall, the pick is Monday the 28th of August morning. Clean, glassy, and a decent little swell. Get out there.

Rusty

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