Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, S swell with 350 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the Nambucca region. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Forster Beach (Nambucca) is the only spot the boys have sent me data for, and to be honest, it's a tough stretch. The water's sittin' around 68°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The outlook kicks off on Monday, August 31st, but we're staring down the barrel of a real quiet spell. The first few days are all small, weak swell with cross-onshore or onshore winds, so don't expect much. The energy is weak (310), and the surf is just poor. Tuesday, September 1st starts with a bit of hope – a 3ft south swell at 10 seconds – but it's onshore and lumpy by the arvo.
The first real glimmer comes on Wednesday morning, September 2nd. We've got a 2ft south swell, not huge, but the wind is glassy. That's about as good as it gets for a while. The swell energy is really low (195), so it's surfable but very ordinary. Thursday and Friday are pretty much a write-off with tiny, messy waves.
There's a bit of a pulse on Saturday, September 5th, with a 4ft swell from the north-northeast, but it's a short-period windswell (5 seconds) and the energy is still weak (218). It's a marginal call at best.
Then we hit a massive gap. From Sunday the 6th right through to the end of the first week, it's a blank run. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the shop, and the scores are bottomed out. It's a proper dry spell.
Now, for the second week, things get interesting, but it's a double-edged sword. Starting Wednesday, September 9th, a serious south swell pushes in. The morning sees 10ft at 10 seconds, but the energy is massive (1949). By Thursday the 10th, we're looking at 16ft from the south-southeast with a very strong energy reading (6427). This is a major, powerful swell, but here's the thing – it's way too big for Forster Beach. The forecast is clear that it's too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it's a beast. The wind is clean (cross-offshore) on the mornings, but the size is just overwhelming.
The swell starts to drop slowly into the weekend. Saturday, September 12th, sees 8ft from the east-southeast, but the onshore wind and dropping energy (1069) make it a messy, marginal call. It's still a big, powerful, and messy ocean. By Sunday the 13th, it's down to 5ft, but the wind is onshore and the energy is moderate (340).
The last few days of the 16-day window, from Monday the 14th to Tuesday the 15th, are a return to the poor, small, and weak conditions we saw at the start. The swell is small, the wind is cross or onshore, and the energy is weak (under 200). Not a great way to finish the period.
If you're a kiter, this setup might be more interesting than for paddle surfing, especially during the big swell days. But for a surfer, the standout, if you can call it that, is that Wednesday morning on September 9th if you're an expert and can handle a solid 10ft of clean, powerful south swell. For everyone else, this is a two-week period to wait out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 16 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 13 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | NE 7 | S 9 | S 14 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
151 | 134 | 127 | 103 | 119 | 112 | 83 | 58 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 84 | 84 | 136 | 49 | 86 | 67 | 24 | 35 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:58PM1.40m | 10:34AM1.41m | 10:39PM1.28m | 11:21AM1.42m | 11:27PM1.14m | 12:16PM1.41m | 00:27AM1.00m | 1:24PM1.40m | 1:47AM0.90m | 2:42PM1.42m | 3:19AM0.88m | 3:58PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14AM0.07m | 4:42PM0.23m | 4:51AM0.12m | 5:39PM0.30m | 5:33AM0.19m | 6:48PM0.37m | 6:26AM0.26m | 8:15PM0.40m | 7:35AM0.32m | 9:46PM0.35m | 8:58AM0.33m | 11:00PM0.26m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 5 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | S 5 | S 10 |
151 | 92 | 127 | 55 | 119 | 112 | 83 | 17 | 52 | 32 | 42 | 84 | 51 | 136 | 38 | 36 | 67 | 26 | 13 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | E 10 | S 12 | NE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NNE 6 | S 13 | NE 4 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | NNE 6 | ENE 6 |
134 | 134 | 56 | 103 | 24 | 49 | 49 | 58 | 31 | 52 | 52 | 15 | 84 | 12 | 49 | 81 | 41 | 24 | 15 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 8 | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 11 | E 10 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 14 | S 6 |
25 | 22 | 112 | 51 | 49 | 11 | 5 | 46 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 16 | 31 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 35 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NW 2 | NNE 5 | — | SSW 2 | — | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | NNE 5 | WNW 2 | S 3 | ENE 3 | NE 6 |
— | — | — | 20 | 49 | 23 | 21 | 1 | 32 | — | 1 | — | 22 | — | 12 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 0 | 8 | 255 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 258 | 0 |
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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.
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