Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.6° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 2,184 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with ESE 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 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 16th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


G’day, Rusty here, checking in from the Nambucca region. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up, so let’s get straight into it.

First up, Saturday the 11th of July – Forster Beach (Nambucca) is the spot to be early. The morning is looking clean with glassy conditions, a 4ft swell from the ESE with a solid 12-second period, and the combined wave energy is sitting at a nice moderate 651. Water temp is 67°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The morning is the standout; by afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops right off.

Sunday the 12th sees the swell ease to 3ft from the ESE, still with a decent 10-second period, and the wind is light cross-off in the morning, so it’s rideable but nothing special. The combined energy drops to 220. By afternoon, the wind goes offshore at 9 mph, but the swell’s down to 3ft – it’s clean but small.

Monday the 13th starts with a glassy morning, but the swell is only 3ft from the S with a short 8-second period, and the energy is weak at 99. It’s ordinary, and the afternoon gets worse. From Tuesday the 14th through to Wednesday the 15th, it’s flat or tiny – under 2ft – with cross-off winds and very low energy. You’re looking at a dead patch for a few days.

Then things get interesting but scary. From Wednesday the 15th afternoon, the swell jumps to 8ft from the S, and by Thursday the 16th, we’re looking at 12ft from the SSE. The combined energy rockets into the thousands – 1034, 2184, 1909 – and it stays huge through to Monday the 20th of July. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s too big for Forster Beach. The winds are mostly cross-off or cross-shore, so it’s messy, but the main issue is the size. This setup is more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

The big swell finally backs off a touch by Tuesday the 21st of July. That morning stands out – 8ft from the E with a 12-second period, light cross-off breeze, and the energy is still strong at 2256. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water’s still clean, and the direction is good. Wednesday the 22nd drops to 6ft, still decent but with stronger cross-off wind.

The best of the run comes later – Thursday the 24th of July morning is a true standout. Glassy conditions, 8ft from the S, a 10-second period, and the combined energy is 2004. That’s clean, powerful, and just right for a surfer who knows what they’re doing. Saturday the 25th morning is also glassy, with 7ft from the SSE, and Sunday the 26th morning offers 6ft from the ESE with offshore wind and a 11-second period – clean and consistent.

Crowds are possible at Forster Beach, especially on the cleaner weekend mornings, but the size will keep the beginners out when it’s over 8ft.

So, bottom line: the first few days are small and ordinary, there’s a huge gap in the middle where it’s too big for this break, but the week starting the 21st has some real gems for experienced surfers. The standout is the 24th of July morning – glassy, solid swell, and clean waves. Worth setting the alarm for.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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1.1
ESE
12
1.3
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12
1.2
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11
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ESE
10
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
350
438
328
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122
56
71
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24
1034
1610
2184
1909
1516
1336
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
NE
10
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
0
SW
10
ENE
10
W
10
SW
10
ENE
10
W
25
SSW
30
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25
SSW
35
SSE
30
S
20
SSW
25
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25
S
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
9:42PM1.82m
10:15AM1.17m
10:27PM1.70m
Low Tide
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
3:06PM0.05m
4:23AM-0.02m
3:56PM0.11m
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Temp °C
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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).

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