
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, S swell with 1,733 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (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
G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at what’s on offer for Forster Beach (Nambucca). The next couple of weeks have a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real standout session that’s got my heart pumping if you’re an experienced surfer.
The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama for most.
Right now, Friday morning the 24th is a bit of a write-off – 5ft south swell with a short 7-second period, and a cross-off wind. The energy is weak (332). Friday arvo is even worse with poor surf. Saturday the 25th though, that’s the one. We’re lookin’ at a 6ft south swell, but the period blows out to 14 seconds, so it’s got some proper grunt. The combined energy is a solid 1474, which is strong wave energy – you’ll feel that. And the wind? Dead calm in the morning, glassy as a mirror. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – the size is pushing into that 5ft+ zone, so beginners should sit this one out. The swell direction is S, and the optimum direction for this break is SE, so it’s a bit off, but with that power and glass, it’ll still hold some nice lines. The only downside is that crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.
Sunday the 26th drops to 4ft, still a long 12-second period, but the morning is glassy. The energy is moderate (402). Good enough for a fun session but not as special as Saturday. Monday the 27th is similar with 4ft south swell, 10-second period, and cross-off winds – clean but nothing to write home about. Tuesday the 28th gets small, down to 3ft, and the energy drops to 90 (weak). The rest of that week into early August stays small, with most days under 3ft and energy mostly under 300. Winds are often cross-off or glassy, but the swell just isn’t there.
There’s a long gap of small, ordinary surf from Tuesday the 28th right through to the morning of Wednesday the 5th of August. That’s over a week of waiting. Wednesday the 5th morning shows a little bump: 5ft south swell, 7-second period, cross-off wind, and energy at 288 (weak). It’s surfable but not a standout. Thursday the 6th morning is a bit cleaner with 3ft east swell, 9-second period, glassy, and energy at 223 (weak). Then Friday the 7th morning is interesting – only 2ft, but the period is 20 seconds! That’s a very long-period groundswell from the south. The energy is 438 (moderate). That’s a weird one – tiny height but huge period. It’ll be super clean with glassy conditions, but at a beach break like Forster, that long period might make the waves break too straight. It’s more of a novelty for the experienced crew. Saturday the 8th morning is 2ft, 11-second period, clean, but small.
Overall, the standout is without doubt Saturday morning the 25th of July. That 6ft south swell with 14-second period and glassy conditions is the best on offer by a long shot. Get amongst it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 9 | SSE 7 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
276 | 284 | 489 | 1422 | 710 | 396 | 390 | 546 | 451 | 284 | 216 | 154 | 86 | 63 | 35 | 33 | 66 | 130 | 397 | 192 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:30AM1.06m | 8:44PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:10PM0.17m | 3:21AM0.12m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 6 | NE 7 | S 14 | E 12 | SSE 12 | S 10 |
51 | 53 | 489 | 1422 | 710 | 396 | 390 | 546 | 451 | 284 | 216 | 154 | 86 | 63 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 30 | 282 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 11 | SSE 13 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 4 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | S 8 | E 13 | NE 8 | NE 6 | E 13 | ESE 5 |
2 | 20 | 277 | 37 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 4 | SE 7 | S 16 | E 13 | S 17 | NE 7 | S 14 |
3 | 2 | 57 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SE 8 | WSW 2 | — | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 9 | SSE 7 | S 10 |
276 | 284 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 31 | 1 | — | 66 | 130 | 397 | 192 | 394 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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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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