Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s in store for the Nambucca area over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a fair bit of action on the way, but it’s a mixed bag. The first real chance to get wet won’t be until Friday the 18th, and even then it’s a bit touch and go. We’re looking at a pretty solid run of swell from the 20th onwards, but the wind and size are going to pick and choose who gets the good stuff.

The main break to keep an eye on is Forster Beach (Nambucca). It’s an exposed, fairly consistent beginner-friendly spot, but when the swell gets up, it’s only for the experienced crew.

The water temp is sitting at about 67°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The week starts off a bit average. Friday the 18th has some swell around 7ft to 8ft from the SE, but the wind is messy and cross. Not worth paddling out for.

Saturday the 19th looks a lot better. The wind swings offshore in the morning, with a 8ft SE swell at a moderate 8-second period. The energy is ramping up with a combined total of 806. By the afternoon, it’s getting bigger – 8ft from the ESE, period stretching to 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1476. The wind is still cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is a solid option for the weekend.

Now, Sunday the 20th is where it gets serious. The swell is pushing 12ft in the morning and 10ft in the afternoon, both from the ESE, period around 10 seconds. The combined energy is massive – 2482 and 1941. This is expert territory. The wind is a bit of a cross, so it’ll be lumpy. For a beginner spot, this is too big, but for the experienced few, it’s a proper challenge.

The standout window is Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd. This is the best of the entire forecast. Monday morning brings a 8ft E swell, 10-second period, with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. The energy is 1113. But the real gem is Monday afternoon: the wind drops to glassy, 7ft E swell, still 10 seconds, energy at 1050. Glassy, clean, good size – this is the pick of the bunch. Tuesday morning keeps the magic going with a 6ft E swell, glassy conditions, and a lighter energy of 732.

After that, the swell backs off quickly. Wednesday the 23rd is small – 4ft – and the wind goes onshore in the afternoon, so the morning glass-off is the only chance. Thursday and Friday are tiny, 3ft or less, with average wind.

The second week looks pretty quiet. There’s a flare-up on Wednesday the 30th with a 4ft S swell, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 204 – that’s a nice, clean little session for the morning. Then again on Thursday the 1st of August, you’ve got a 5ft S swell, glassy and calm, with 435 energy. Those are your best bets in the second week.

The crowds at Forster Beach can be around sometimes, but with the conditions and size, you’ll have your pick of waves if you time it right.

So, if you’re looking for the absolute best, hit Monday afternoon the 21st – glassy, 7ft, and clean. Tuesday morning the 22nd is a close second. For the second week, the Thursday morning the 1st of August session is the one to aim for.

Stay safe out there, and don’t get caught out by the big stuff on Sunday.

Rusty.

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