Forster Beach (Nambucca) surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 30 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Mar 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 30th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 30th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 30th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.4
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.5
S
0.7
ENE
0.6
S
0.5
S
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
1.4
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
S
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)10101098167161477777771110999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)75454033416211912547186891131351351141169374469419378263300
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
20
SE
10
SW
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
WNW
5
SE
15
E
5
W
5
SE
15
E
5
NW
5
SSW
15
ESE
10
SW
15
S
20
SE
10
SSW
10
S
20
SSE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glassglassoncross-
off
glassonglassglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:43PM
1.24
7:49AM
1.50
8:20PM
1.34
8:28AM
1.47
8:55PM
1.43
9:03AM
1.40
9:29PM
1.49
9:38AM
1.32
10:02PM
1.51
10:12AM
1.23
10:35PM
1.50
10:46AM
1.13
11:10PM
1.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:41PM
0.09
1:35AM
0.20
2:14PM
0.06
2:20AM
0.15
2:44PM
0.05
3:01AM
0.13
3:12PM
0.06
3:40AM
0.14
3:40PM
0.09
4:19AM
0.17
4:08PM
0.13
4:58AM
0.21
4:37PM
0.20
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--
Sunset-6:46--6:45--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39-
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------------1-14
Temp. °C212222212322212323222323212222232322212221
Feels °C (?)192021202222222324232323222223222222212021
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Information about the Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Forster Beach (Nambucca) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Forster Beach (Nambucca) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Forster Beach (Nambucca)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

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Forster Beach (Nambucca) is 31 km (19 miles) from the city of Coffs Harbour. If you plan a holiday in Port Macquarie, look for hotels and other accommodation in Coffs Harbour. Coffs Harbour has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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