Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, comin' at you from the Nambucca area. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second half of this forecast is where the real fun is gonna be. The water's sittin' at a pretty normal 68° for this time of year, so nothin' crazy there.

The first real chance to get wet comes in on Sunday, July 27th. Forster Beach (Nambucca) is showin' a clean 4ft south swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy in the morning from the SSW. That's a solid little window for a beginner-friendly wave. The combined energy is moderate at 256, so it's got a bit of push without being a handful. Monday the 28th is super small with a 3ft SSE swell, but it's glassy again in the morning – might be a good day for a log or a learner. The energy drops right off to 96 there, though.

Tuesday the 29th is small with a 3ft ENE swell and a short 6-second period, so it's gonna be weak and a bit crumbly. The offshore wind from the WSW keeps it clean, but the energy is only 62. Thursday the 30th is where things start to wake up. The morning session has a 4ft south swell with a clean cross-off breeze, and the energy jumps to 203. Nice.

Now, the standout for this whole run is Friday, August 1st. The morning is gonna be pumping with an 8ft south swell, a solid 11-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the SW. The combined energy is a powerful 2585, which means there's some serious grunt in the water. That's gonna be a proper groundswell, with long lines and plenty of power. It's a bit too big for beginners, but for anyone with some experience, it's gonna be a session to remember. The afternoon does get a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, so get it early.

Saturday, August 2nd is still solid with a 6ft SSE swell and clean conditions, but Sunday the 3rd is the next one to circle. The morning has a 6ft SSE swell with a 10-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. Energy is at 901, which is a very healthy, punchy size.

And then we've got a real beauty on Monday, August 4th. The morning is dead flat calm with 0 wind, glassy conditions, and a 5ft SE swell ridin' on an 11-second period. Energy is 655, and the waves will be clean and lined up. That's a top-tier morning for a point or a reef-style setup.

From there, the swell hangs around but the quality drops. Tuesday the 5th is small and clean, but Wednesday the 6th of August sees a big jump back to 8ft from the south on Thursday the 7th, but with a moderate onshore breeze makin' it a bit messy. That size is stayin' in the 7ft to 8ft range right through to the 10th of August, with a lot of rain showers and bumpy winds, so it's more of a grinder than a groomer.

The last day on the charts, Monday, August 10th, is a monster. You're lookin' at a 10ft to 12ft ESE swell with a 12-second period and a massive 2465 to 3225 in energy. That's huge, and the forecast says it's too big for this break. The wind is howlin' onshore in the afternoon, so this one is a miss for paddle surfing – maybe one for the kites if you're into that.

So, the pick of the litter is Friday, August 1st for the true power session, and Monday, August 4th for a glassy, clean, and punchy morning. The rest is a mixed bag, but if you're patient, you'll get your reward.

Rusty, signin' off.

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