Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Issued: 3 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with 3,244 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 4th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Forster Beach (Nambucca).

Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 67.6°F, which is about 1.1°F cooler than the long-term average for this time of year… nothing to write home about, just standard mid-winter offering.

Now, the first decent window of surf kicks off on Saturday morning, July 4th. We’ve got a clean 5-foot swell rolling in from the south with an 8-second period and combined energy sitting at a solid 503. Mornings are the go – it’s glassy with a light 3 mph SW wind, and the conditions look really clean. This is one to point the car at if you’re a beginner or just want some fun, user-friendly waves. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so get in early if you want a bit of peace.

Saturday afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the SE, the swell drops to 3 feet, and it gets a bit bumpy – not worth suiting up for.

Sunday morning, July 5th, we get a clean 3.6-foot south swell, 9-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW. The combined swell energy is moderate at 344. It’s a bit smaller and the winds are gentle, but the lines should be clean enough for a longboard or a fun mid-length. Good for a lazy paddle.

Sunday afternoon we see the swell building to a solid 6.6 feet from the south, period stretching to 10 seconds, and energy jumps to 1155. Winds are cross-offshore at 16 mph from the south – it’s clean but getting punchy. This is pushing into territory where beginners will be out of their depth. Might be a good call for a bigger board or a step-up if you’ve got the experience.

Monday, July 6th, the direction shifts slightly to SSE, and we’re looking at a proper 10-foot south-southeast swell for the morning. Combined energy is a meaty 1727. The wind is cross-offshore from the S at 12 mph, and the surface looks clean, but let’s not beat around the bush – this is too big for this beach. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, with this much size, the setup starts looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Beginners and intermediates, sit this one out.

Monday afternoon it’s a slightly eased-up 8.2 feet from the SSE, but still with a 16 mph cross-offshore wind and 1535 energy. Still too big for most, and the rain on the way doesn’t help the vibe.

Tuesday, July 7th, we get the biggest spike of the run: 10 feet from the SSE, period at 11 seconds, and the combined energy peaks at 3555. Wind is SSW at 16 mph, cross-offshore. Again, this is too big for Forster Beach. Only for absolute experts, and kite surfers will be loving it. The swell energy is strong to very strong, and the period is long enough to pack a punch. This one is a pass unless you’ve got a tow rope and big balls.

Wednesday, July 8th through Friday, July 10th, we’re looking at swell heights hanging around 7.9 to 8.2 feet from the SSE, with periods of 10 to 12 seconds. Energy stays in the 1000–2400 range – moderate to strong. For the morning of Thursday, July 9th and Friday, July 10th, the wind is a light 9 mph cross-offshore and conditions are clean, which makes this a standout window for experienced surfers. The 12-second period on Friday morning is a nice bit of groundswell, which should produce some longer lines, but on a beach break it can close out a bit – still, it’s clean and there’s power.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
2
2
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3
3
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4
3
4
4
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
8
0.9
S
8
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
9
2
S
10
3
SSE
13
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SSE
11
3
S
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
11
2
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
270
104
242
207
739
3244
1636
1479
1394
1984
2177
2168
1652
1616
1698
1365
1021
1053
1609
1540
903
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
SE
10
WSW
15
SW
25
S
20
S
20
S
25
S
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
20
S
10
SW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:52AM1.02m
10:55PM1.49m
11:38AM1.05m
11:33PM1.42m
12:28PM1.10m
00:17AM1.33m
1:23PM1.17m
1:10AM1.23m
2:22PM1.25m
2:13AM1.13m
3:24PM1.36m
3:24AM1.06m
4:26PM1.48m
Low Tide
4:25PM0.31m
5:39AM0.17m
5:11PM0.36m
6:16AM0.16m
6:05PM0.42m
6:58AM0.16m
7:10PM0.46m
7:44AM0.17m
8:27PM0.46m
8:37AM0.18m
9:49PM0.41m
9:34AM0.17m
11:06PM0.31m
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4:58
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5:00
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4
2
2
Temp °C
14
15
14
15
16
14
16
16
15
17
16
15
18
16
14
16
17
14
16
16
13
Feels °C
12
13
11
10
10
10
11
11
12
12
11
12
13
11
10
12
13
11
13
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
8
1.1
S
10
0.6
E
10
1
S
12
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
14
0.3
ESE
14
0.3
ESE
13
2.5
SSE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
1.1
ESE
12
2.5
SSE
11
2.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
16
2.3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
12
2.3
SSE
11
2
SSE
11
Energy kJ
144
104
242
73
309
43
69
39
33
1538
2168
1652
377
1536
1019
25
1053
1609
1216
903
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
E
12
0.6
E
11
0.4
SSE
12
0.6
E
12
0.2
E
16
0.3
ESE
11
0.2
E
10
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.5
ESE
15
0.7
SE
11
0.1
S
23
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
31
75
85
50
107
19
22
8
34
33
123
126
11
25
3
7
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
13
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
20
Energy kJ
58
18
14
14
9
11
5
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
8
1.1
S
9
2
S
10
3
SSE
13
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
3
S
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
11
0.9
SW
5
Energy kJ
270
207
739
3244
1636
1479
1394
1984
2177
1616
1698
1365
1021
1540
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
7
0
0
54
131
131
507
0
54
54
7
7
54
7
0
54
0
0
54
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
5
4
7
4
4
4
5
4
5
9
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
4
5
9
8
9
6
5
5
8
5
8
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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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