Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.2° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Forster Beach. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead, but there’s definitely something to get excited about if you’re patient.

The window starts off with a bit of early swell on Saturday morning, around 7ft from the south with a 10-second period. The energy is strong, clocking in at 1341, and the morning has a clean feel to it with that light cross-off breeze. Water’s sitting at 67°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. That’s a solid start, but the afternoon gets a bit ragged with rain showers and a cross-shore breeze, so don’t expect it to hold up.

Sunday morning is the first real standout, with 5ft of south-southeast swell, an 11-second period, and glassy conditions thanks to a light SW breeze. Water temp is still normal. It’s clean and should have some good shape. The energy’s dropped a bit to 892, but it’s a really nice window. Monday morning keeps the good streak with 5ft from the southeast, glassy, and light winds. It’s a bit smaller, energy at 532, but for a beginner-friendly spot it’s a lovely paddle-out.

After that, we hit a flat spell. Tuesday and Wednesday are poor – tiny waves, onshore breezes, and not much energy. It’s a few days of nothing worth your time. Thursday picks up a little with a clean 3ft but it’s still ordinary. Friday morning gets back to a fun 4ft with a cross-off breeze, but the afternoon turns poor again. Saturday morning is clean once more with 4ft, but it’s still not firing.

Now, here’s the big one. Starting Monday the 10th, things start to shake up. The 10th afternoon sees a jump in energy with a clean 4ft and a 12-second period. Then we slowly build through the week. But the real news is the 13th of August. Thursday morning brings a solid 8ft from the south-southeast with an 8-second period. It’s a punchy one, and the energy reads 1620. This is definitely for experienced surfers, and even then, it’s getting big. The afternoon pushes bigger – 12ft – and that’s too big for this break, just so you know.

That trend continues into Friday and the weekend. The 15th is way oversized at 12ft, and by Sunday the 16th, we’re looking at 16ft with a 12-second period and massive energy of 12167. That’s just way, way too big for Forster Beach – it’s expert-only territory and even that’s a stretch. The wind is offshore and clean, but the size will be truly wild. This is a case of "too much of a good thing." It’ll be spectacular to watch, but you’d be mad to paddle out.

Keep in mind, this is all a long-range look, so that big swell is promising but not set in stone. The early part of the window is much more reliable. If you’re looking for the best on offer, I’d point you to Sunday morning this week, and then keep an eye on the 10th for a sneaky clean one. For the really big stuff, you’ll want to be a spectator, not a participant.

Alright, that’s the picture from here. Stay safe out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:49PM1.56m
10:22AM1.19m
10:24PM1.48m
11:04AM1.22m
11:02PM1.38m
11:51AM1.26m
11:46PM1.26m
12:45PM1.29m
00:41AM1.13m
1:48PM1.33m
1:50AM1.01m
2:58PM1.40m
3:13AM0.94m
Low Tide
3:27PM0.20m
4:23AM0.09m
4:08PM0.24m
4:56AM0.10m
4:54PM0.30m
5:31AM0.12m
5:47PM0.36m
6:11AM0.16m
6:53PM0.42m
6:59AM0.20m
8:14PM0.44m
7:58AM0.24m
9:44PM0.40m
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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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