Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.3° C
0.5° 

Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 9th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this 16-day window for Forster Beach (Nambucca) is a real mixed bag, and mostly a quiet one. There’s a long, drawn-out run of very ordinary surf for the first week or so, with hardly anything worth getting excited about. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama there.

The whole period kicks off with a bit of a dud. Monday afternoon, 3rd August, we’ve got a weak 4ft SE swell, but it’s a short-period 10 seconds and the wind is a cross-on from the NE at 15 km/h, making it choppy and messy. Not worth a paddle.

Tuesday morning, 4th August is the only real glimmer in the first week. We’ve got a tiny 2ft SSE swell, period a short 8 seconds, but the wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The wave energy is weak (64). It’s surfable, but only just. For a beginner, this is about as easy as it gets, but you won’t be getting any barrels. The crowds are “sometimes” there, so you might have a few mates out.

From there, it’s a long stretch of nothing. Wednesday through to the following Monday (17th August) we’re looking at surf that’s either too small, too onshore, or just plain messy. Swell heights mostly hanging around 1ft to 3ft, with short periods and cross-off or cross-on winds. The energy readings are all in the weak-to-moderate range (between 54 and 234). There’s a few clean mornings with light winds, but the swell is just too small to bother. On Saturday 9th, we get a slight bump to 4ft from the ENE, but it’s cross-on and short period – marginal at best.

Now, the standout. Tuesday 18th August morning finally delivers. We’ve got a 4ft S swell, period 9 seconds, with clean conditions thanks to a light S wind at 10 km/h (cross-off). The wave energy is moderate (324). This is the pick of the bunch – it’s the only morning in the whole forecast that earns a “good surf conditions” tag. The afternoon gets a bit dicey: the swell jumps to 8ft from the S, but it’s a short 10-second period, and the wind turns cross-shore, making it lumpy. The energy spikes to 1946 (very strong), but for a beach break like this, that much short-period swell with cross-shore wind is more of a challenge than a treat. That afternoon is really only for the experienced crew, and even then, it’s a bit of a slop-fest.

So, what’s the call? The only real chance you’ve got is Tuesday morning 18th August. It’s clean, it’s got a bit of push, and it’s the best on offer. Everything else before that is a write-off. Get out there early that Tuesday, and you might snag a few fun ones.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Direction
Period (s)
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SE
10
0.9
SE
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
10
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E
8
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ENE
9
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ENE
9
1.1
ENE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
298
138
45
36
38
64
63
24
29
26
71
70
57
88
44
65
144
206
173
176
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
WNW
0
NW
15
NE
10
W
5
S
15
ENE
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
E
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
SE
10
SW
10
S
10
ESE
5
WNW
10
N
15
N
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
11:02PM1.38m
11:51AM1.26m
11:46PM1.26m
12:45PM1.29m
00:41AM1.13m
1:48PM1.33m
1:50AM1.01m
2:58PM1.40m
3:13AM0.94m
4:09PM1.49m
4:34AM0.94m
5:14PM1.60m
Low Tide
4:54PM0.30m
5:31AM0.12m
5:47PM0.36m
6:11AM0.16m
6:53PM0.42m
6:59AM0.20m
8:14PM0.44m
7:58AM0.24m
9:44PM0.40m
9:08AM0.25m
11:04PM0.30m
10:20AM0.23m
00:08AM0.19m
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Temp °C
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16
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Feels °C
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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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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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