Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.8° C
0.1° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 2,620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Nambucca stretch.

Things kick off on Sunday the 19th with a big, thumping 10ft ESE swell – that’s serious energy, over 2500 in the combined reading, so it’s got grunt. But at Forster Beach (Nambucca), that’s way too much for a beginner-friendly spot. The wind is a cross-off S 15 mph, which keeps it clean, but this is expert-only territory. Water temp is 68°, pretty much average for July, so nothing freaky there.

Monday the 20th is still solid for the experienced crew. The swell drops to 8ft E on Monday morning, with a 11-second period and clean cross-off wind. It’s still big, still powerful. The afternoon holds at 8ft, same vibe. Not for the faint-hearted.

Then Tuesday the 21st morning is a beauty – 6ft E swell, glassy as with WSW 3 mph and the combined energy is 731. That’s a proper clean window, and the rating holds up. The afternoon goes onshore though, so get out early.

Wednesday the 22nd morning is another glassy gem – 4ft ENE swell, light NNW air, and clean. Afternoon gets messy with NE cross-on. The swell drops through the week, with Thursday the 23rd seeing tiny 3ft waves and average conditions.

The standout? You’ve got to look at Friday the 24th morning. A solid 6ft S swell rolls in, 9-second period, cross-off SSW 6 mph, and the combined energy jumps to 1117. That’s a proper fun size for experienced surfers, clean and punchy. The morning is the call; the afternoon goes cross-on.

Saturday the 25th morning has a 4ft S swell with a longer 13-second period – groundswell – and it’s clean. The longer period means better shaped waves, but beach breaks can get a bit straight. Still, it’s a good session.

The swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft through the next few days, with some clean mornings. Sunday the 26th morning is clean, but the afternoon gets blown out by a strong SSE 15 mph. Monday the 27th morning is back to 5ft S and clean – worth a look.

Then we hit a lull. From Wednesday the 29th, the swell drops to tiny 2ft and lower, with minimal energy. Thursday and Friday the 30th and 31st are flat and poor. That’s a few days of nothing.

But hold on – Saturday the 1st of August morning brings a new pulse: 7ft S swell, clean cross-off wind, 711 energy. That’s a solid, well-sized offering. Sunday the 2nd morning is glassy with a 5ft S swell – another beauty. And Monday the 3rd morning has a 8ft S swell, 11-second period, clean. That’s big, so only for the experienced crew.

Overall, the best windows are Tuesday the 21st morning for the glassy, clean 6ft, and Friday the 24th morning for the meaty 6ft S swell with clean wind. The long-range standouts on August 1st and 2nd mornings are promising but a bit far out to lock in.

No crowds mentioned for here, so it’s a quiet spot mostly.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
ESE
10
3.5
ESE
11
2.5
E
11
2.4
E
10
2.1
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1.4
S
7
1.9
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.4
SSE
12
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2183
2620
1641
1230
882
625
474
354
302
248
206
137
123
176
627
397
532
564
506
449
Wind (km/h)
25
S
15
S
10
SSW
15
S
10
SW
5
WSW
10
E
5
WNW
5
NNW
15
NE
10
W
5
SW
10
ESE
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
WNW
5
SW
10
ENE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
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cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
11:54PM1.36m
12:49PM1.22m
00:40AM1.19m
1:45PM1.23m
1:31AM1.04m
2:44PM1.24m
2:32AM0.92m
3:44PM1.27m
3:42AM0.86m
4:41PM1.32m
4:50AM0.85m
5:32PM1.37m
Low Tide
5:42PM0.32m
6:25AM0.15m
6:42PM0.43m
7:05AM0.22m
7:51PM0.51m
7:48AM0.29m
9:11PM0.54m
8:38AM0.34m
10:30PM0.52m
9:34AM0.36m
11:34PM0.46m
10:31AM0.36m
00:24AM0.39m
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Temp °C
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16
17
18
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17
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15
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Feels °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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