Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, S swell with 473 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Look, I’ll level with ya – the next week and a bit is mostly a dud at Forster Beach (Nambucca). There’s a couple of tiny windows where the conditions come together, but for the most part, you’re looking at poor surf and a lot of waiting. The real standout comes later, but more on that in a bit.
The first sign of anything surfable shows up on Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. The sea goes dead glass with a light SSE breeze, and a small 2ft south swell rolling in at 11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 192, but the waves are ordinary – just enough to push a log around. That glassy calm sticks around through Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday morning, with the swell dropping to 2ft. It’s not gonna get the heart pumping, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s the cleanest you’ll see for days.
Thursday afternoon throws a curveball – a 4ft swell from the NNE, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s gonna be choppy and weak. The combined energy is only 167. The wind goes glassy again, but the swell quality is poor. Not worth rushing.
From Friday the 4th all the way through to Tuesday the 8th, it’s a write-off. Onshore winds, cross-shore chop, and tiny swell. The combined energy drops as low as 33 on Sunday the 6th. You’d be better off cleaning the wax off your board.
Now, here’s the light at the end of the tunnel. Thursday morning, the 10th of September, the stars align. The wind is glass – a slight northerly breeze, dead calm. A solid 6ft south swell, with a 11-second period, barrels in. The combined energy jumps to a solid 773. This is the best session on offer. The water temp is 68°F, which is spot on average for this time of year. The waves should be clean and lined up, with that south swell hitting the exposed bank. Forster Beach is a beginner-friendly spot, so 6ft is getting a bit meaty for the groms, but it’s perfect for intermediate and up. The swell direction is from the south, which matches the optimum for this break. Crowds are possible here.
But then, Friday morning the 11th of September, the swell pumps up to 10ft from the south, with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a massive 4154. The wind is light and cross-shore, which keeps it clean, but this is a tsunami for a beach break. This is expert-only territory. The wave comment says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. If you’re not a charging local, give it a miss. The afternoon drops to 8ft, still huge and messy with a cross-onshore wind.
Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th see the swell back down to 5ft to 8ft, with clean offshore winds from the SSW and SW. The combined energy is still strong (915 to 1304). These are decent sessions, but the window is tight and the swell is still hefty for the beach break.
After that, the surf fades back into the ordinary. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th offer small 3ft south swells with clean conditions and light offshore breezes. The combined energy is around 200-300. It’s not bad, but it’s not a standout.
The best on offer is clearly Thursday morning, the 10th of September. The next best is the window from Saturday the 12th through Monday the 14th, with that clean, offshore wind and solid swell.
Take it easy, and keep your eyes on that Thursday morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 6 | S 10 | S 6 | S 7 | S 10 | S 8 | NE 5 | S 10 | E 10 | SSE 5 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
184 | 119 | 112 | 83 | 58 | 52 | 84 | 52 | 49 | 62 | 174 | 34 | 49 | 32 | 18 | 26 | 426 | 171 | 327 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:39PM1.28m | 11:21AM1.42m | 11:27PM1.14m | 12:16PM1.41m | 00:27AM1.00m | 1:24PM1.40m | 1:47AM0.90m | 2:42PM1.42m | 3:19AM0.88m | 3:58PM1.48m | 4:39AM0.94m | 5:03PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:42PM0.23m | 4:51AM0.12m | 5:39PM0.30m | 5:33AM0.19m | 6:48PM0.37m | 6:26AM0.26m | 8:15PM0.40m | 7:35AM0.32m | 9:46PM0.35m | 8:58AM0.33m | 11:00PM0.26m | 10:16AM0.28m | 11:56PM0.16m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 5 | S 10 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 |
184 | 119 | 112 | 83 | 22 | 52 | 39 | 32 | 49 | 62 | 174 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 15 | 426 | 151 | 327 | 202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 6 | S 13 | ENE 9 | NE 5 |
51 | 19 | 49 | 49 | 58 | 31 | 52 | 52 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 32 | 15 | 20 | 9 | 171 | 17 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 11 | E 10 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 11 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | — | E 9 |
51 | 49 | 12 | 5 | 46 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | SSW 3 | S 6 | — | — | NNE 5 | NE 5 | — | S 5 | SSE 5 | — | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
25 | 44 | 19 | 17 | 42 | 27 | 84 | 2 | 67 | — | — | 11 | 49 | — | 17 | 26 | — | 11 | 43 | 45 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 237 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 223 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 54 | 8 | 8 | 367 | 2 |
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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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