Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Forster Beach (Nambucca). It’s an exposed beach break that works best when the swell swings out of the southeast.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a few days of pretty ordinary surf. Sunday the 23rd is a write-off. Swell is tiny at 2ft from the east-northeast, period is a short 9 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (49). A southerly cross-offshore is blowing but there’s just no power. Sunday afternoon is messy with a cross-onshore, not worth a paddle.

Monday the 24th morning shapes up a bit. The wind goes glassy, dead calm. Swell picks up to 2ft from the south with a longer 11-second period, and combined energy is in the moderate range (164). It’s clean and surfable, but very ordinary – a sneaky session if you’re desperate. Monday arvo turns onshore and choppy again.

Tuesday the 25th is poor all day – short period, onshore wind, lumpy. Wednesday the 26th is no better. We’re in a flat, messy stretch.

Thursday the 27th morning shows some promise. The swell is 3ft from the east-northeast, 9-second period, and combined energy jumps to 227 (moderate). With a cross-offshore breeze out of the south, conditions are clean. It’s not a standout, but you’ll find a few grovelly ones.

Friday the 28th morning is the first real highlight. Glassy conditions, dead calm. Swell is only 3ft but it’s from the south with an 11-second period, and combined energy is strong at 445. The waves will be clean and have a bit of push. It’s a cracking morning for a slow Rob Machado glide. Friday arvo goes onshore and messy.

Saturday the 29th morning is clean again – 3ft south swell, 10-second period, cross-offshore breeze, combined energy at 206. It’s small but workable. The arvo blows out.

Sunday the 30th is small and marginal. Light cross-offshore in the morning but very little energy (143).

Now, Monday the 31st of August is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. Overnight the swell cranks up to 6ft from the south, 9-second period, and the combined energy goes ballistic at 1128 – that’s very strong. With a light cross-offshore from the south and only a slight air movement, it’s clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s a beach break, so watch for a bit of close-out on the sets, but the juice is real. This is the day to block out your schedule.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning is glassy again, 3ft south swell (11-second period, 428 energy) – clean and fun. Wednesday the 2nd morning offers a clean 2ft south swell with a light offshore from the southwest and 217 energy. Small but tidy.

Thursday the 3rd is marginal. Friday the 4th is poor. Saturday the 5th morning sees glassy conditions and 4ft south swell with a 12-second period – combined energy is strong at 414. That’s a nice little session. Sunday the 6th morning is also glassy with 3ft south swell, 11-second period, and 231 energy. A good way to end the outlook.

A couple of bigger windows are cut short by onshore winds in the afternoons, so mornings are definitely the go here.

The water temp is around average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.

All in all, the best on offer is the morning of Friday 28th August for clean, punchy waves, and then Monday 31st August for the serious swell. Get in the water.

Rusty.

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