Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Forster Beach (Nambucca).

Alright mate, let’s be straight with you – the next week or so is a bit of a mixed bag, nothing to get too worked up about. We’re starting off with some small, short-period swell that’s clean enough in the mornings but gets chopped up as the day goes on. The real standout in this whole 16-day window is right at the tail end, and it’s the one you want to keep an eye on. Forster Beach is an exposed beach break, so it’s going to handle the swell, but it’s also beginner-friendly.

We kick off on Monday the 17th of August with a 4ft swell from the ESE, period a short 7 seconds, with a cross-offshore wind from the SSW. The water temp is about average for the time of year here. The combined energy is moderate (304), but it’s a bit short-period, so expect some fat, weak waves. The morning is the pick with clean conditions. Tuesday the 18th looks even better for the early session – 5ft ESE swell, period nudging up to 8 seconds, and glassy conditions with a light WSW wind. That’s a proper chance for a clean, fun wave.

Wednesday the 19th sees the period stretch out to 10 seconds, still a 5ft ESE swell, and the morning is clean with a cross-off breeze. That’s a decent combo – longer period means more energy and better shape. The combined energy is moderate to strong (469). Thursday and Friday get smaller and windier, dropping off to 3ft, with onshore winds ruining the shape. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are small and choppy – not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s the gap for a few days. Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 25th are tiny, average waves. But then, hold on. Wednesday the 26th of August through Thursday the 27th is the real highlight. This is the one. We get a solid 4ft to 4ft swell from the south (SSE), with a very long period of 11 to 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong (642 and 653). And the wind? Glassy in the morning on Wednesday, then straight offshore from the west on Thursday afternoon. That’s the window. For an exposed beach break like this, a long period south swell is a treat, and with offshore winds, you are looking at clean, lined-up waves. This is the best on offer in the whole forecast. Keep in mind, the swell is just over 3ft, so it’s still very surfable for most, but you’ll want a decent board.

After that, Friday the 28th onwards the wind picks up hard from the south and then swings onshore, dropping the quality right off. The end of the month and start of September look small and messy again.

So, for the standout: Wednesday 26th August morning through Thursday 27th August afternoon. South swell, 4ft to 4ft, long period (11-12 seconds), with glassy to offshore winds. Forster Beach will be clean and offering some proper shape. Go get it.

Rusty.

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