
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Sep 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach (Nambucca) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next few weeks.
Right now, the surf is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some solid swell on the way, but it’s going to take a few days to really clean up. The water temperature is sitting at 68°F – that’s about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Monday morning, the 7th of September, kicks off with a 6ft south swell, but it’s a cross-shore wind and the waves are a bit messy. The combined energy is moderate at 605, and it’s just not looking great. That afternoon, it gets worse – onshore winds and poor surf. Tuesday the 8th sees the swell bump up to 7ft from the south, but with a short period of 7 seconds, it’s not going to have much shape. The energy is moderate at 455, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. Still, the conditions are marginal.
Now, Wednesday morning the 9th of September is where things start to look interesting. The swell drops to 5ft from the SSE, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the magic word. The combined energy is moderate at 409, and the conditions are looking good. This is a solid option for a beginner-friendly wave – clean, glassy, and not too big. The crowds are sometimes around, so keep an eye out.
But the real standout? Thursday morning the 10th of September. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SSE with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 1651. That’s a lot of power. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. However, at 10ft, this is only for experienced surfers – it’s too big for beginners. The same goes for Friday morning the 11th, with a 10ft south swell and a long period of 11 seconds, giving us a very strong energy reading of 3639. That’s proper groundswell. Forster Beach is an exposed beach break, so with that long period, it might be a bit straight and close out. Still, for the experts, it’s a go.
After that, the swell drops off. Saturday the 12th has 7ft, but the wind turns cross and the conditions get messy. By Sunday the 13th, we’re back to 5ft and glassy in the morning – another clean, small option for the beginners. The energy is moderate at 423.
Then there’s a long gap. From Monday the 14th through to Tuesday the 22nd, the surf is mostly poor. Swell sizes drop below 3ft, the winds are onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy readings are weak – often under 100. There’s a small spike on Wednesday the 16th with 7ft from the SSE, but the period is short at 7 seconds, and it’s not really worth the paddle. The rest of the window is flat and messy.
So, to wrap it up: the best surf on offer is Wednesday morning the 9th of September for a clean, glassy beginner wave, and Thursday morning the 10th for the experienced crew looking for a big, powerful swell. After that, it’s a long wait. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a bit of a slow run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
598 | 340 | 270 | 470 | 841 | 463 | 371 | 311 | 60 | 1509 | 1422 | 1294 | 1633 | 1064 | 940 | 521 | 512 | 604 | 349 | 231 | 140 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:03PM1.57m | 5:41AM1.03m | 5:58PM1.65m | 6:31AM1.15m | 6:45PM1.69m | 7:16AM1.26m | 7:28PM1.68m | 7:57AM1.35m | 8:09PM1.62m | 8:36AM1.43m | 8:47PM1.52m | 9:14AM1.46m | 9:23PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16AM0.28m | 11:56PM0.16m | 11:21AM0.20m | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:17PM0.13m | 1:21AM0.01m | 1:06PM0.07m | 1:57AM-0.02m | 1:53PM0.05m | 2:30AM-0.02m | 2:37PM0.07m | 3:02AM0.01m | 3:20PM0.12m | 3:32AM0.06m | |||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 21 | SSE 10 | E 8 | S 9 | E 14 | SSE 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
598 | 340 | 270 | 18 | 9 | 463 | 371 | 311 | 46 | 58 | 42 | 153 | 1222 | 6 | 516 | 15 | 67 | 604 | 349 | 231 | 140 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | E 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 11 | ENE 9 | SSE 23 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 7 | S 18 | E 14 | SSE 18 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | ENE 5 |
4 | 7 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 60 | 15 | 52 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 105 | 6 | 16 | 102 | 75 | 69 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NNE 6 | E 11 | — | — | E 15 | E 16 | ESE 13 | ENE 9 | E 15 | E 15 | ENE 15 | S 21 | E 16 | E 14 | N 16 | N 16 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 |
7 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 470 | 841 | — | — | — | 206 | 1509 | 1422 | 1294 | 1633 | 1064 | 940 | 521 | 512 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 272 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 49 | 54 | 223 | 54 | 54 | 7 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 131 | 54 | 0 | 7 | 131 | 0 |
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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.
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