Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start this weekend, but don’t write it off just yet. The real story is the solid pulse of south groundswell that’s lining up for the second week, with some absolute gems in there. The mix of clean conditions and a proper long-period swell is going to light things up, especially for the more experienced crew.

Let’s kick it off with Forster Beach (Nambucca) . The water temp is sitting at 68°F which is right on the money for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday, 29 August starts off promising. Morning session sees a clean 4ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, light cross-offshore winds, and the wave energy is moderate (354). It’s a solid option for a beginner-friendly wave – clean and not too pushy. The afternoon gets a bit average though; the wind picks up and swings cross-shore, making things choppy.

Sunday, 30 August is your best bet for the weekend. The morning is clean again with a 5ft SSE swell, a touch more energy (599), and light cross-off breezes. It’s going to be a fun, clean wave. By the afternoon, the wind turns cross-shore and the quality drops off.

Monday, 31 August morning is worth a look with a clean 4ft SSE swell and light airs, but after lunch the onshore kicks in and it’s pretty much game over. Tuesday and Wednesday sees the swell drop right down, and we get a couple of glassy mornings with tiny little waves – surfable but nothing to write home about. Thursday through to Sunday the 6th of September is a real lull, with waves under 2ft. It’s flat, it’s poor, and you’re better off staying on the beach.

But hold on, because things change Monday, 07 September. The afternoon sees a bump in size to 5ft from the SSW, with clean cross-off winds. Nothing massive yet, but it’s a sign of what’s coming.

Tuesday, 08 September is where it gets interesting. The morning serves up a solid 7ft south swell, with a 12-second period and strong offshore winds from the WSW. The energy is strong (1245) – this is a serious step up. It’s going to be a big, clean, powerful wave. This one is for experienced surfers only – over 5ft and pushing into expert territory. The afternoon stays clean but drops a bit in size to 6ft.

Now, the standout. Wednesday, 09 September morning is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a 8ft south groundswell, a very long 14-second period, and light cross-offshore breezes. The combined swell energy is very strong (2341). This is a proper, powerful, clean groundswell. At 8ft it’s big, so definitely for experienced surfers only. That long period will wrap in beautifully at Forster Beach, offering up long, well-shaped lines. The afternoon sees the onshore pick up, so get in early.

Thursday, 10 September holds onto the swell, with 6ft from the SSE and a 13-second period, but the wind is cross-shore in the morning and cross-on in the arvo, so the quality won’t match Wednesday. Friday, 11 September morning has reasonable 6ft SSE swell but with cross-on wind. After that, the swell fades quickly through the second weekend, dropping below 3ft by Saturday the 12th as the onshore winds take over.

So, the standouts are the Tuesday 08 September afternoon and especially the Wednesday 09 September morning. That Wednesday session is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit over a week away, so the long-range call is a little less certain, but the signs are all looking good.

For the rest of the flat spell? That’s just a normal quiet patch for this area. It won’t stay poor forever, and the forecasts can always change.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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