Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.5° C
0.7° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,189 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach (Nambucca) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 16th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Forster Beach (Nambucca). The water temp is sitting at about 67°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing too wild there.

The first real chance to get wet starts Thursday afternoon, the 9th of July. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SE with a period of 10 seconds, so there's a moderate amount of energy pushing in (963). The wind is cross-off from the south, which keeps things clean, but the wave comment calls it a bit marginal. It's a good start, but not the standout.

The best window this week is hands down Friday morning, the 10th of July. The swell drops slightly to 7ft, still SE, but the wind goes clean offshore from the SW at 10 km/h. The combined energy is still strong (909), and the conditions are set to be very good. This is the one to aim for. This spot is an exposed beach break, so it's beginner-friendly, but with the swell size over 5ft, it might be a little punchy for the absolute rookies. It's only a fairly consistent break, and crowds are sometimes around, so get there early.

Saturday morning, the 11th, sees the swell drop to 4ft from the ESE, but the period stretches to 12 seconds. That's a nice, long groundswell. The wind is glassy from the west, and the combined energy is moderate (651). A glassy morning with a little groundswell will be clean and fun for a longboard.

Sunday morning, the 12th, is still rideable with 3ft of ESE swell and offshore wind from the west. The energy is dropping to 215, so it's getting weaker, but the conditions are clean.

From Sunday afternoon, the 13th, the surf takes a real nosedive. We're looking at a few days of tiny, weak waves (1.0ft to 2ft) and messy onshore winds through to the 15th. Not worth paddling out for.

Then, things get interesting but dangerous. From Thursday the 16th, the swell jumps up, and by Friday the 17th, we're looking at a massive 16ft swell from the SSE, with energy readings through the roof (6525). The wind is cross-off, so the conditions are clean, but the swell is way too big for this break. It's a beach break, and once it hits over 8ft, it's strictly for experts only. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. That huge swell hangs around through the weekend, with 20ft on the 18th and 19th – pure beast mode.

The swell finally backs off by Tuesday the 21st, with 6ft from the SE and offshore wind. That's a good, clean option, and the energy is moderate (842). The 24th of July also looks promising with clean 5ft SE swell.

So, the absolute standout is Friday morning, the 10th of July. Clean offshore wind, solid 7ft SE swell, and plenty of energy. If you can wait, Tuesday the 21st also has a good pulse with clean offshore conditions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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10
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10
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SE
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12
1.3
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12
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11
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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769
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898
592
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438
305
175
122
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78
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20
44
27
8
11
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Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
W
10
NE
10
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
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20
NE
10
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15
WSW
10
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10
W
15
SW
30
SSW
30
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30
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High Tide
3:24AM1.06m
4:26PM1.48m
4:38AM1.02m
5:25PM1.62m
5:46AM1.02m
6:21PM1.74m
6:48AM1.05m
7:15PM1.83m
7:44AM1.08m
8:06PM1.89m
8:36AM1.12m
8:55PM1.88m
9:26AM1.15m
Low Tide
9:49PM0.41m
9:34AM0.17m
11:06PM0.31m
10:34AM0.15m
00:12AM0.20m
11:34AM0.12m
1:11AM0.09m
12:30PM0.07m
2:04AM0.01m
1:24PM0.03m
2:53AM-0.03m
2:15PM0.02m
3:39AM-0.04m
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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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