Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up.

First real chance is Friday morning, July 31st, at Forster Beach (Nambucca). There’s a solid 6 ft south swell, combined energy of 1491 (moderate wave energy), so that’s a lot of water moving – only for the experienced crew. Beginners, give it a miss. The 11-second period is a nice groundswell, and with a cross-offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph, the face should be clean. Water temp is 67°, pretty average for this time of year.

Saturday afternoon, August 1st, things get messy. Swell drops to 6 ft from the SSE, 10-second period, and wind swings SSE at 9 mph – onshore and choppy. Not worth it.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, is a real beauty. Swell settles to 5 ft from the SSE, 11-second period, and the wind goes glassy – a dead calm at 3 mph from the SSW. Combined energy is 804 (moderate). This is clean, glassy, and beginner-friendly given the size. Get out there early.

Monday morning, August 3rd, also serves up glassy conditions with a 5 ft SE swell, 11-second period, and a light 3 mph NE breeze. Energy is 585 (moderate). Another clean morning, though the swell direction is a bit off the optimum SE.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Monday afternoon through the end of the first week, the swell drops to knee-high or less, combined energy barely scraping triple digits. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore – chop and tiny waves. A small glimmer Thursday morning, August 6th, with a 3 ft south swell, 9-second period, and glassy conditions – combined energy 200 (weak) – but it’s small and inconsistent.

The real standout returns Tuesday, August 11th. Tuesday morning has a 5 ft south swell, 12-second period, with a cross-offshore W wind at 9 mph. Combined energy is 871 (moderate). The afternoon is even better: 6 ft south swell, 11-second period, and a light offshore WSW breeze at 3 mph. Energy hits 1477 (moderate). This is big, clean, and powerful – for experienced surfers only. The 12-second period gives it that long groundswell feel.

The rest of the second week keeps a consistent pulse. Wednesday morning, August 12th, offers 4 ft south swell, 10-second period, with a clean offshore W wind. Thursday morning, August 13th, has a 4 ft south swell, 11-second period, and a strong 16 mph offshore WSW wind – combined energy 524 (moderate). Friday and Saturday, August 14th and 15th, hold onto 3 ft east swell with 11-second periods and moderate offshore winds, keeping surfaces clean. It’s not pumping, but it’s rideable.

Overall, the standouts are Sunday morning, August 2nd, for everyone, and Tuesday, August 11th, for the experienced crew. The long-range stuff from August 11th onward looks promising but keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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