Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – for the next week and a half, Forster Beach (Nambucca) is in a bit of a flat spell. The first proper surf worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Monday morning, the 14th of August, and even then, it’s going to be a short window of quality. Before that, we’ve got really small, weak waves and a lot of crummy onshore wind. The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is basically bang on average for this time of year, so the wetsuit choice is standard.

The best of the lot is the Saturday morning, the 15th of August. That’s the standout. The swell jumps to a solid 8 ft from the south, with a 12-second period, which is proper groundswell from the south. The combined energy is a beastly 3018, so there’s heaps of power. The wind is a gentle offshore from the south, making it glassy clean. That’s a serious session, but keep in mind that at 8 ft, it’s only for experienced surfers – the size and power will be too much for beginners. The long period also means the sets will be a bit more spaced out, and it’ll be a fast peak, so it’s better suited to the points and reefs if you can find one, but at Forster Beach it might stand up a bit straight.

Before that big day, on Monday the 14th, the morning is also a cracker. We’ve got a 7 ft south swell, 10-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the southwest. The energy is 1416, so it’s strong, and the wind is gentle offshore, so the face will be perfect. That’s a great session for experienced surfers again, but the afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore wind.

The week before that, from the 3rd of August through to the 13th, the surf is either tiny, weak, or blown out. Monday morning the 3rd had a brief moment of 5 ft SE swell with glassy conditions and a combined energy of 528, but it’s all gone by the afternoon. The rest of the week is mostly knee-to-waist high dribble, with the odd glassy morning, like the 5th and 6th, but the swell is too small (2 ft, 1 ft) to really get going. The 12th of August morning has a clean 3 ft ENE swell with 218 energy, but it’s still pretty small.

For the second week, the 17th and 18th of August have some clean waves, but nothing that matches the 14th and 15th. The 17th morning has a 5 ft SSE swell with 645 energy and clean cross-off wind – that’s a solid, fun size, but it’s not the classic big day. The 18th tapers off to 4 ft.

Crowds at Forster Beach can be a factor sometimes, especially on those good days, so you might want to have a plan B for a quieter corner. The break is fairly consistent for the area, so while this run has a lot of flat days, it’s not usually this quiet for so long.

Alright, stick with the dawn patrols on the 14th and 15th for the best waves. Until then, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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298
138
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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NNE
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W
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High Tide
11:04AM1.22m
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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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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