Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.7° C
0.2° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, S swell with 1,709 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Jul 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach (Nambucca) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on offer at Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with some real quality tucked away if you can wait for the right day.

The week kicks off ordinary. Thursday the 23rd has small 3ft east swell and a cross-off breeze, but the energy feels weak at 181, so don’t expect much push. The next few days are a write-off with messy onshore winds and building, short-period swell that just won’t cooperate.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday morning the 25th is the standout. The swell drops in at 6ft from the south with a very long 14-second period, and combined energy is a strong 1384. The wind is glassy – flat calm. That combo will produce excellent, clean conditions, but at that size it’s for experienced surfers only. The water temp is about average for the time of year. This peak will wrap in nicely, but a long-period south swell can be a little straight at a beach break.

Sunday morning the 26th is still very good, with a 4ft south swell, 12-second period, and glassy conditions again. The energy is moderate at 544. It’s a friendly, well-shaped wave for a confident intermediate.

From Monday the 28th to Wednesday the 29th, it drops right off, with tiny swell and building winds. That’s a quiet few days with no real recommendation.

Then we hit a big change. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st see a massive pulse of south swell, 10ft to 12ft, with very strong energy reading 4795, but it’s simply too big for this spot. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s likely just a wash-through.

Saturday the 1st of August is the next real highlight for experienced surfers. The morning will see a solid 8ft south-southeast swell, 11-second period, and cross-off wind, keeping things clean with strong energy (1496). Sunday morning the 2nd of August is also very good, dropping to 7ft from the same direction, with glassy cross-off wind and moderate energy (970).

The following week sees more moderate swell, from 3ft to 4ft, and mostly clean early conditions, but nothing that’ll blow your socks off. There’s a spike again on Thursday the 5th of August with 7ft swell and clean wind. So the pattern is clear: punchy south swells, good early clean windows, and some epic glass. You just gotta pick your moment.

So, bottom line: Forster Beach has a couple of crackers if you’re on your game. Saturday the 25th morning is the one to circle on the calendar – glassy, solid, and clean. Sunday the 26th morning and Saturday the 1st of August morning are your next best bets. Don’t sleep on that early glass.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.4
S
7
1.3
S
8
1.5
S
10
1.8
S
14
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.3
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
9
1
S
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.5
NE
6
0.2
S
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
158
120
90
179
187
467
1225
625
326
522
613
319
230
212
158
90
44
19
11
18
27
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
E
10
WSW
20
SSW
15
SE
10
W
0
N
5
E
10
W
5
SW
10
E
10
W
0
SSW
10
E
10
W
5
NNE
20
NE
10
WNW
5
SW
10
ENE
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
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glassy
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on
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High Tide
3:44PM1.27m
3:42AM0.86m
4:41PM1.32m
4:50AM0.85m
5:32PM1.37m
5:48AM0.88m
6:17PM1.44m
6:35AM0.92m
6:57PM1.51m
7:16AM0.97m
7:35PM1.56m
7:54AM1.01m
8:10PM1.60m
Low Tide
10:30PM0.52m
9:34AM0.36m
11:34PM0.46m
10:31AM0.36m
00:24AM0.39m
11:24AM0.33m
1:05AM0.32m
12:11PM0.28m
1:42AM0.26m
12:53PM0.23m
2:16AM0.20m
1:33PM0.19m
2:49AM0.15m
clear
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6:39
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6:37
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6:37
6:37
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5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
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5:12
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
14
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11
9
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12
10
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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).

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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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