
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead for Forster Beach (Nambucca), and it kicks off with a nice run of surf straight away. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real standout is Thursday morning, July 30. The swell is 5 ft from the S with a short period of 7 seconds, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate (211). It’s a great session for beginners, and the waves should be fun and manageable.
The best of the whole period lands on Friday morning, July 31. Swell jumps to 6 ft from the S, period 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. Combined energy is strong (1491). With a light cross-offshore breeze, it’s clean and powerful. This is for experienced surfers only, as it’s solid size. The longer period means better shaped waves, but at a beach break like this, it might be a bit straight, so pick your peak.
Saturday, August 1 keeps the quality going. All day, 6 ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, cross-offshore winds, clean conditions. Combined energy is moderate (581 and 565). Consistent, fun waves for intermediate surfers.
Sunday morning, August 2 is a gem. Swell drops to 4 ft from the SE, but the period is 14 seconds – very long groundswell. Combined energy is strong (899). Glassy conditions, zero wind. It’s clean and tidy, but that long period will make it break straight at the beach. Best for a point or reef, but if you’re out here, it’ll be smooth and easy paddling.
Monday morning, August 3 offers 5 ft from the SE, period 11 seconds, glassy calm. Combined energy moderate (480). Clean again, but the afternoon dies with onshore wind.
From Tuesday, August 4, the surf drops off sharply. Tuesday morning has only 2 ft from the SSE, period 8 seconds, weak energy (74). Glassy, but tiny. Wednesday through Friday, August 5–7, sees small waves around 2–4 ft, mostly clean on mornings, but nothing to get excited about. The run of small stuff stretches until the weekend.
Saturday and Sunday, August 8–9, are still small. Sunday morning has 2 ft from the ESE with a 13-second period, glassy, combined energy moderate (223). It’s pretty, but small.
Then we get a pulse on Monday, August 10: 5 ft from the SE, period 11 seconds, combined energy moderate to strong (628). Winds are onshore or cross, so it’s a bit messy. For experienced surfers only due to size.
The final standout is Thursday morning, August 13. Swell is 3 ft from the E, period 13 seconds, combined energy strong (520). Light offshore wind, clean. That’s a nice, clean groundswell day. The long period will make it great for a point or river mouth, but again, at the beach it’ll be straight.
Crowds at Forster Beach are “sometimes” an issue, so on the standouts like Friday morning and Thursday morning, expect a few locals out, but nothing bonkers.
The gap from Tuesday, August 4 through to around Sunday, August 9 is quiet with small waves. After that, it picks up again.
Overall, Friday July 31 morning is the best of the whole window – solid 6 ft S groundswell, clean, and powerful. Thursday August 13 morning is the other standout for the second week: clean 3 ft E groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | SSE 10 | E 7 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 | 887 | 379 | 914 | 573 | 769 | 574 | 561 | 336 | 450 | 1108 | 743 | 458 | 328 | 211 | 40 | 21 | 26 | 194 | 108 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:44PM1.62m | 9:07AM1.10m | 9:16PM1.60m | 9:44AM1.15m | 9:49PM1.56m | 10:22AM1.19m | 10:24PM1.48m | 11:04AM1.22m | 11:02PM1.38m | 11:51AM1.26m | 11:46PM1.26m | 12:45PM1.29m | 00:41AM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:10PM0.17m | 3:21AM0.12m | 2:48PM0.17m | 3:52AM0.10m | 3:27PM0.20m | 4:23AM0.09m | 4:08PM0.24m | 4:56AM0.10m | 4:54PM0.30m | 5:31AM0.12m | 5:47PM0.36m | 6:11AM0.16m | 6:53PM0.42m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | NE 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 10 | S 11 | S 8 |
7 | 596 | 379 | 556 | 14 | 563 | 574 | 561 | 336 | 443 | 1108 | 743 | 458 | 328 | 211 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 69 | 108 | 91 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 13 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 15 | E 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 7 | S 11 | E 9 | E 8 |
3 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 318 | 450 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 40 | 18 | 22 | 81 | 83 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 16 | S 21 | E 15 | S 20 | S 19 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NNW 4 | — | NE 3 | — | SSW 11 | — | — |
200 | 887 | — | 914 | 573 | 769 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | — | 2 | — | 194 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 222 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
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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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