Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.5° C
0.3° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with 997 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 30th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, let’s break down what’s coming for the Nambucca stretch. It’s a slow burn, but there’s a proper window of fun surf if you’re willing to wait.

The first few days are a total write-off. Tuesday the 28th of July kicks off with a tiny 2ft south swell, onshore NE wind at 9 mph, and combined energy at just 78 – that’s barely a bump. There’s a gap of a couple of days with nothing worth paddling for, so just chill.

The first real chance comes Thursday the 30th, morning. Swell bumps up to 4ft from the south, with a light SSW cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph. The wave energy hits 147 (moderate), and the water temp is about 67° – that’s normal for this time of year. It’s surfable, but it’s still pretty ordinary, so don’t get your hopes up.

Now, Friday the 31st of July is where things get interesting. The morning brings a clean 3ft SSE swell, with a 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is light SSW at 6 mph, cross-offshore, and the energy jumps to 526 (strong). The water’s clean, the waves have shape, and it’s a great window. Forster Beach (Nambucca) is an exposed beach, so that long-period SSE swell will wrap in, but keep in mind a long period can make beach breaks a bit straight – still, with that light wind, this is one of the best on offer.

The standout push comes on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning has some clouds, but the swell is a solid 5ft from the south at 10 seconds, with a cross-offshore S wind at 9 mph. The energy is 523 (strong). The afternoon? That’s the real gem. Clean cross-offshore wind, 5ft SSE swell, and the energy pumps up to 557. The crowds are only “sometimes” here, so you’ve got a good chance of a peak to yourself. This is the pick of the whole forecast – excellent surf conditions.

Sunday the 2nd of August gives you a glassy morning with zero wind, a 4ft SSE swell at 11 seconds, and energy at 520. That’s a beautiful, clean morning session. The wind is dead calm – glassy. The swell direction is a bit south of the optimal SE for this spot, but with that light wind it’ll still be fun.

The following week gets a bit messy. Monday the 3rd has a glassy morning with 4ft SSE swell, but the afternoon turns onshore and choppy. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are small and ordinary. There’s a brief window on Thursday the 6th of August morning with a 3ft south swell and offshore SW wind at 9 mph, energy at 204 (moderate) – it’s clean but not exciting.

After that, the swell picks up a bit too much with onshore winds. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August see 5ft to 6ft SSE swell, but with E winds pushing onshore at 15 mph, it’s choppy and messy. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. The energy hits 930 – very strong – but the wind just ruins it.

The tail end of the forecast, from the 9th to the 12th of August, drops right back to tiny, weak conditions with 1ft to 2ft swell and no real power. The 11th of August morning has a glassy 1ft ENE swell, but it’s not worth getting wet for.

So, bottom line: if you’ve got a free morning, target Saturday the 1st of August – that afternoon session is the real standout. Sunday the 2nd morning is your backup, with glassy conditions. The rest is a mix of small stuff or blown-out junk.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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S
8
0.4
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0.5
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6
0.5
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5
0.4
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6
1.2
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7
0.8
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12
1.4
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10
1.2
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10
1.6
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11
1.9
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11
1.5
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10
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SSE
10
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SSE
10
1.1
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11
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10
1.2
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11
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
18
17
17
12
131
187
379
256
651
810
477
469
460
286
265
328
212
151
75
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
W
10
WSW
10
NE
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
SSE
10
WSW
10
SSW
20
SSE
15
WSW
15
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15
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5
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20
NNE
10
NNW
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High Tide
7:35PM1.56m
7:54AM1.01m
8:10PM1.60m
8:30AM1.06m
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
Low Tide
2:16AM0.20m
1:33PM0.19m
2:49AM0.15m
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
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Temp °C
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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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