Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here, breaking down the surf at Forster Beach (Nambucca). This is a spot for the learners, an exposed beach break that’s pretty consistent. It’s a slow burner, but the second weekend has two absolute crackers. Water temp is 68°, which is dead average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The first few days are a total dud. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are blown out with onshore wind and tiny, weak swell. Don’t even bother. Monday morning the 10th is flat, but that afternoon we get a clean 5ft wave from the NE. It’s short period though, only 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit mushy. The energy is moderate (299). It’s a window, but nothing special.

Tuesday the 11th is clean but tiny at 2ft, so it’s very ordinary. Wednesday the 12th morning is glassy, but only 2ft from the south. You might get a log out, but it’s thin.

Thursday the 13th is a big change. Morning sees a solid 7ft south swell, with a 20 km/h cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong (1144). That’s a lot of power. 7ft is too big for the beginners, and on a beach break it’s a handful. The afternoon gets messy with cross-shore winds. This one is for the experts.

Friday the 14th morning is the first real gem. Glassy, a light offshore breeze, and a clean 4ft south swell with a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (353). This is a proper window for a beginner-friendly wave, with clean faces and a good long period. This is your pick for the first week.

Saturday the 15th morning is also clean with a 4ft south swell, but the wind is light cross-offshore. It’s good, but not as sweet as Friday.

The middle of the week from Sunday the 16th through to Tuesday the 18th is a flat, messy stretch. Small swell, rain, and onshore winds. Stay home.

The action picks up on Wednesday the 19th morning. Clean conditions with a 4ft ENE swell, 8-second period. It’s surfable, but short period means it’ll be a bit dumpy. Thursday the 20th morning is similar, clean but nothing exciting.

Friday the 21st morning is clean with a 6ft wave from the east. It gets lumpy in the afternoon, but the morning is worth a look.

Now for the real standouts: Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd. Saturday morning is clean with a 6ft swell from the east, and a period of 11 seconds. The energy is strong (774). That’s a proper groundswell with some punch. Sunday the 23rd morning is even better – a solid 7ft east swell, long 11-second period, and light offshore winds. The energy is very strong (996). That’s a big, clean, powerful swell. At 7ft, it’s for experienced surfers only. The long period will make it a bit straight at times, but for the crew who can handle it, this is the best wave of the whole outlook. Forster Beach can get “sometimes” busy, so expect a few people out.

So, beginners: aim for Friday the 14th morning. For the experienced crew, Sunday the 23rd morning is the one to mark. That’s over a week out, so it’s a promising call, but not a guarantee.

Rusty, signing off.

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