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Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
20.7°C
0.9° 

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 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 11AM. 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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 3rd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 8th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 8th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
9
1.3
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5
1.3
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.8
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6
0.5
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8
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7
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SSE
8
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8
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8
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SSE
8
1.6
SE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
82
140
55
43
32
38
345
333
414
293
251
90
64
42
1392
1033
671
666
418
484
Wind (km/h)
5
E
25
NNE
10
W
5
SE
10
E
10
WNW
5
SE
30
SSE
10
WSW
10
E
20
NE
10
NNW
10
E
15
ENE
20
SW
25
SW
30
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
30
S
15
W
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
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High Tide
4:14PM1.40m
5:17AM1.12m
5:14PM1.36m
6:09AM1.25m
6:07PM1.32m
6:52AM1.37m
6:54PM1.27m
7:31AM1.48m
7:37PM1.22m
8:07AM1.55m
8:17PM1.17m
8:42AM1.60m
8:55PM1.12m
Low Tide
9:46AM0.42m
11:05PM0.17m
11:03AM0.38m
11:51PM0.13m
12:07PM0.33m
00:30AM0.11m
1:02PM0.27m
1:05AM0.10m
1:49PM0.22m
1:38AM0.10m
2:32PM0.18m
2:09AM0.11m
3:12PM0.16m
2:41AM0.14m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
9
9
12
13
10
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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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