Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with 1,423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 (Sep 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for Forster Beach over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a mix of long flat spells and one killer morning that you should be lining up for. Water temp is around 68°F, which is right on the money for this time of year—nothing weird going on there.
Your first real chance is Thursday the 11th in the morning. Swell’s up at 8 feet from the SSE, with a 10-second period and a light cross-off breeze from the SSW at 9 mph. The energy is strong, reading 2050. This is the standout of the whole forecast. Forster Beach (Nambucca) is fairly consistent, so it should be lining up nicely. Thr SSE swell is right in its wheelhouse. Friday morning is still good with around 6 feet and lighter winds, but Thursday is the one.
From there, it goes downhill fast. Saturday the 12th drops to 4 feet and the wind goes cross. Then it’s flat and onshore from Sunday through to Tuesday the 15th—days of nothing, so don’t even bother.
A messy spike comes on Wednesday the 16th with 7 feet of short-period swell, 7 to 8 seconds. It’s going to be lumpy and cross-shore, with light rain around—not a good look.
Then another long flat stretch through to Saturday the 19th. The next real hope is Sunday the 20th. Morning has 6 feet, building to 7 feet by the afternoon with a longer 11-second period and a stronger energy reading of 1112. Wind is light and cross-onshore, which might keep it a bit bumpy, but it’s worth a look. The long period might make it a bit lined up at the beach, though. Monday the 21st has similar size, but the NE wind picks up to 16 mph and chops it out.
After that, it’s a slow fade to nothing again until the 24th. There’s a late offshore on the 25th, but the swell is only 3 feet from the NE—not worth your time.
So, to sum it up: Thursday the 11th morning is your obvious best shot. That’s the one to plan for. A possible look on Sunday the 20th afternoon, but treat it as a maybe. Crowds are likely on the good days, so get out early. This spot suits beginners, but Thursday’s 8 feet is getting into more experienced territory.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1306 | 1052 | 1175 | 636 | 273 | 286 | 242 | 302 | 204 | 159 | 158 | 115 | 140 | 85 | 55 | 32 | 18 | 522 | 487 | 320 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | off | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:28PM1.68m | 7:57AM1.35m | 8:09PM1.62m | 8:36AM1.43m | 8:47PM1.52m | 9:14AM1.46m | 9:23PM1.40m | 9:52AM1.47m | 10:00PM1.25m | 10:30AM1.44m | 10:37PM1.11m | 11:11AM1.38m | 11:17PM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:57AM-0.02m | 1:53PM0.05m | 2:30AM-0.02m | 2:37PM0.07m | 3:02AM0.01m | 3:20PM0.12m | 3:32AM0.06m | 4:03PM0.19m | 4:02AM0.14m | 4:48PM0.28m | 4:34AM0.22m | 5:37PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | NE 5 | SSE 10 | NE 5 | S 17 | S 17 | S 10 |
| kJ | 46 | 757 | 855 | 636 | 273 | 286 | 242 | 302 | 204 | 159 | 158 | 115 | 140 | 85 | 11 | 32 | 11 | 6 | 23 | 320 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 23 | SSE 21 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 7 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | S 18 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | E 14 | SSE 10 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 52 | 144 | 6 | 6 | 90 | 71 | 123 | 117 | 124 | 55 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 55 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 9 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 14 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 13 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | N 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — |
| kJ | 1306 | 1052 | 1175 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 1 | 45 | 26 | 22 | 27 | — | 522 | 487 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 131 | 0 | 8 | 223 | 8 | 8 | 366 | 2 | 8 | 438 | 166 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
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