
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,130 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with E 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 (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the Nambucca region.
The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary, small surf kicking things off, then a serious pulse of energy hits late in the second week. The standout is going to be that big swell, but you’ll need to be experienced to handle it.
The first real surf worth mentioning is on Friday morning, August 7th. Forster Beach (Nambucca) will see a tiny 2ft swell from the south with a period of 10 seconds. The water is currently 68°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The real story here is the wind: absolutely glassy. It’s clean, it’s calm, and for a beginner-friendly spot, that’s about as good as it gets for a wave that’s more of a longboarder’s thigh-slapper. The energy is moderate (129).
Saturday morning the 8th is similar, with a clean 2ft south swell, but the wind is a light cross-offshore. It’ll be surfable, but nothing to get excited about.
The real action doesn’t show up until Tuesday morning, August 11th. The morning session is looking sweet with a 3ft south swell, but it’s glassy again. The energy is moderate (252). It’s a small window of calm before the wind turns onshore and messy that afternoon.
Wednesday morning the 12th is another glassy moment with a 3ft south swell (12-second period) and a solid moderate energy reading (366). This is a groundswell, so the waves will have more push and shape, but the sets will be more spaced out. It’s a good one for a relaxed paddle out.
Then we hit a dry spell until the real standout arrives. The morning of Thursday the 13th has a fresh offshore, but the swell drops to 2ft. Not worth it.
Now, the big one. Friday morning, August 14th. This is a proper event. The swell jumps to a massive 10ft from the south, with a long period of 14 seconds. The energy is incredibly strong (3365). The wind is glassy. This is a powerful, clean groundswell. But let’s be real – at 10ft, this is experts only. Forster Beach is exposed, and with that size and period, it’s going to be a heavy, barreling beast. Beginners, stay on the sand. This is a serious, heavy ocean.
Saturday the 15th is even bigger, with an 12ft south swell and a 4622 energy reading. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, but again, this is for experienced surfers only. The same goes for the following days, with 8ft and 7ft swells rolling through, but the wind gets stronger, making it a bit bumpy and more of a challenge.
The last shot at something manageable comes early on Wednesday the 19th. A 5ft south-southeast swell with a shorter 8-second period, but the wind is a clean offshore. The energy is moderate (311). It’s a better option for the average surfer if the big stuff is too much.
Overall, the first week is small and clean but weak. The second week brings a massive, powerful swell that’s only for the brave. The best bet for the average surfer is the glassy, long-period groundswell on Wednesday morning the 12th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 29 | 94 | 94 | 67 | 63 | 130 | 243 | 227 | 123 | 553 | 108 | 84 | 65 | 120 | 380 | 204 | 280 | 233 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:50AM1.01m | 2:58PM1.40m | 3:13AM0.94m | 4:09PM1.49m | 4:34AM0.94m | 5:14PM1.60m | 5:44AM0.99m | 6:11PM1.71m | 6:42AM1.06m | 7:03PM1.80m | 7:32AM1.14m | 7:50PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:14PM0.44m | 7:58AM0.24m | 9:44PM0.40m | 9:08AM0.25m | 11:04PM0.30m | 10:20AM0.23m | 00:08AM0.19m | 11:25AM0.16m | 1:02AM0.08m | 12:23PM0.09m | 1:48AM0.01m | 1:15PM0.04m | 2:30AM-0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 8 |
25 | 29 | 94 | 94 | 36 | 43 | 130 | 243 | 227 | 123 | 1 | 84 | 84 | 65 | 120 | 380 | 204 | 280 | 233 | 147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | E 14 | ENE 9 | NNE 7 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 |
25 | 28 | 23 | 42 | 67 | 63 | 42 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 108 | 34 | 33 | 94 | 74 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 8 | SSE 3 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | E 13 | E 13 | NE 7 | S 15 | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | — | ENE 10 |
6 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 35 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 7 | — | 3 | 4 | 11 | 38 | — | 5 | 14 | — | 72 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | ENE 2 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 8 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 2 | — | NE 3 | N 4 | — | NE 5 | WNW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 28 | 98 | 553 | 12 | 16 | 1 | — | 2 | 16 | — | 98 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 125 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 2 | 8 | 262 | 129 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 202 | 0 | 0 | 201 | 0 |
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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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