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Forster Beach (Nambucca) surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 08 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
23.8° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forster Beach (Nambucca) this week:

The surf forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach (Nambucca) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 12th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 12th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 12th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
3
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.6
NE
2.5
NE
2
NE
1.5
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.7
S
2.5
S
2.2
S
1.9
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.5
SSE
1
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)845656778888988888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23293252124155239559458292157319111363447328725614411512294
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
20
NE
15
N
20
NE
35
NE
25
N
20
NNE
40
NE
15
N
20
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSW
25
SW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
25
S
20
SW
25
S
30
SSE
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:30PM
1.49
1:19AM
1.12
1:12PM
1.32
2:14AM
1.13
1:57PM
1.16
3:12AM
1.16
2:49PM
1.03
4:12AM
1.20
3:52PM
0.92
5:10AM
1.25
5:02PM
0.87
6:02AM
1.32
6:08PM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:09PM
0.14
6:56AM
0.39
7:49PM
0.20
7:58AM
0.49
8:30PM
0.26
9:11AM
0.56
9:14PM
0.31
10:33AM
0.57
10:04PM
0.34
11:51AM
0.53
10:58PM
0.35
12:51PM
0.46
11:52PM
0.34
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--
Sunset-7:53--7:53--7:53--7:53--7:53--7:53--7:53-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------1173------
Temp. °C252523262724303125242422202121232624252524
Feels °C (?)242321232321282723232120182120212523232321
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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 12 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.

Forster Beach (Nambucca) is 31 km (19 miles) from the city of Coffs Harbour. If you plan a holiday in Port Macquarie, look for hotels and other accommodation in Coffs Harbour. Coffs Harbour has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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