Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.

The short story is the same: don’t hold your breath. We’ve got a big pulse of swell coming, but the wind’s gonna be a pain, and the bigger waves might just be too much for the sandbar. Forster Beach (Nambucca) is the only spot in the game, and it’s a beginner-friendly, exposed beach break. The water’s sittin' at 68°F, which is pretty much average for the time of year.

The first real chance of a wave is on Saturday the 18th. It’s a bit of a letdown though – 7ft of easterly swell, but that 19 mph southerly cross-off wind is gonna mess up the face. The combined wave energy is moderate (1051). It’s a maybe for the die-hards, but not the pick of the week.

Sunday the 19th gets heavy. The swell jumps to 12ft from the ESE, with a 10-second period. That’s serious energy – 2616 – but it’s way too big for this break. Only for the experienced crew, and that 19 mph cross-off wind won’t do any favors. Monday the 20th holds similar size, around 10ft, and the wind drops a little, but it’s still a big wave for the spot.

Now, Tuesday the 21st morning is the real winner. The swell drops to a manageable 6ft from the east, but the magic is in the wind – dead calm, 3 mph from the WSW. That’s gonna be glassy, clean, and the best conditions we’ll see. The wave energy is moderate (718). This is the standout session of the whole forecast. Wednesday the 22nd morning also looks glassy with 4ft from the east, but it’s smaller.

The end of the first week and into the second week is a slow, inconsistent trickle. We get a late surge on Friday the 24th afternoon with an 8ft southerly swell, 11-second period, and a massive 3080 energy reading, but the wind is a messy cross-shore. It’s one for the experts to check if it smooths out.

From the 25th of July onwards, the size drops off a cliff. There are a few mornings with glassy or light offshore winds, like the 27th, 28th, 1st of August, and 2nd of August, but the swell is tiny – under 3ft. It’s a skimboard day, not a surf day.

The long-range stuff on the 31st of July and 1st of August shows a bit of long-period energy (12-13 seconds) from the south and east, but the size is small (2ft to 3ft). It’s a glimmer, but not a sure thing.

For the best surf, you want Tuesday morning the 21st. That’s your window. Be on it early, it’ll be clean and fun.

Rusty.

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