Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with S 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| 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
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Forster Beach (Nambucca). This spot is exposed to the south-east, and it’s a fairly consistent beginner-friendly beach break, though the crowds can pop up sometimes.
The first real action kicks off Friday morning, July 31st. We’ve got a solid 6ft S swell wrapping in with an 11-second period, so there’s some decent energy pushing through (combined energy of 1491). The wind is a clean cross-off from the SW at 9 mph, which should keep the surface tidy. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 6ft, beginners might find it a bit of a handful.
Saturday morning, August 1st, looks very similar – another 6ft S swell, still 10-second period, and the same clean cross-off wind. The energy is a touch lower (1203) but still pumping. Another morning for the solid crew.
But the standout of the whole window is Sunday morning, August 2nd. The swell drops to a more manageable 4ft, but it’s coming from the SE with a very long 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The kicker? Glassy conditions. Zero wind. The water is about average for this time of year, and the combined energy is moderate (918). This is the session to circle on the calendar. For a beach break, that long period might make it a little straight, but with offshore winds and clean conditions, it’ll be a joy for the early birds.
Monday morning, August 3rd, offers another glassy session with 5ft SE swell at 11 seconds (542 combined energy). Clean as a whistle. But by the afternoon, a NE wind picks up to 12 mph and ruins it.
The rest of the first week drops off pretty hard. Tuesday (August 4th) through Thursday (August 6th) mornings offer some small, clean waves thanks to glassy conditions, but the swell is tiny – 2ft to 4ft – and the energy is weak (68 to 258). Honestly, it’s more of a longboard or foamie morning.
Friday (August 7th) morning has a bit more life with 4ft S swell and a cross-off wind, but the real highlight of the second week is Saturday morning, August 8th. A clean 5ft SSE swell, 11-second period, with a light cross-off wind. The combined energy hits 505, so it’s got some push. Very good conditions for a decent session.
The rest of the second week sees a mix of glassy mornings and onshore afternoons, with swell sizes bouncing between 3ft and 4ft. The wind gets a bit fresh from the 13th of August onwards, with strong cross-off breezes (19-22 mph) making the surface clean but the paddle-out a workout. The energy is moderate (307-576), but it’s not the same quality as that first weekend.
Overall, the best wave on offer is without a doubt Sunday morning, August 2nd. Clean, glassy, and that long-period SE groundswell will have the banks working. Saturday morning, August 8th, is the next best call for a clean, solid session.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 11 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 379 | 914 | 646 | 504 | 697 | 612 | 424 | 469 | 1216 | 822 | 515 | 362 | 183 | 46 | 21 | 26 | 70 | 185 | 396 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:07AM1.10m | 9:16PM1.60m | 9:44AM1.15m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:21AM0.12m | 2:48PM0.17m | 3:52AM0.10m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | 379 | 556 | 14 | 9 | 499 | 612 | 424 | 443 | 1216 | 822 | 515 | 362 | 183 | 46 | 21 | 26 | 43 | 185 | 396 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 15 | E 15 | ENE 7 | E 6 | SSE 10 | S 7 | E 8 | NE 7 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 16 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 146 | 469 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 31 | 13 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 18 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 16 | S 22 | S 21 | S 21 | E 14 | ENE 7 | E 10 | NE 4 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | — | ENE 3 | — | S 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 914 | 646 | 504 | 697 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | 6 | — | 70 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 223 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
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