
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 3,016 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what Forster Beach (Nambucca) has on offer over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, there’s no surf worth paddling out for. The first recommendation kicks off on the morning of Wednesday the 16th of September. Before that, it’s a write-off – weak, wind-affected slop with onshore breezes messing everything up. We’re looking at a couple of days of nothing to start.
Wednesday the 16th is where things finally get interesting, but it’s not for everyone. The morning sees a solid 8ft south swell, with a period around 8 seconds, and a cross-offshore wind keeping it clean. The combined energy is strong at 651. This is the standout moment for the whole outlook. Forster Beach is an exposed beginner spot, so 8ft is getting up there – it’ll be too much for learners, but for those with a bit of experience, the clean conditions and that south push will make for some fun, punchy waves. The crowd factor is only sometimes an issue here, so you might have a few mates out, but it won’t be a circus. Water temperature is sitting at 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no need for a thick steamer.
By Wednesday afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft from the south with a 9-second period, and the combined energy rockets to 1797 – that’s a hell of a lot of power. The wind stays cross-off and clean, but 10ft is well into expert territory and too big for this exposed beach break. It’s gonna be a washing machine if you’re not on your game. Honestly, with that much swell and clean wind, this setup looks more suited to the kite crew than paddle surfers.
Thursday the 17th keeps the size up – 10ft in the morning from the SSE, period at 10 seconds, energy at 1625. Again, cross-off wind and clean, but it’s still too big for this break. The afternoon drops to 8ft, still big, and the energy remains high at 1210. Conditions are clean, but the size limits it to confident surfers only.
From Friday the 18th onward, the surf fades fast. Friday morning sees 5ft from the SSE, but light cross-on wind and marginal conditions keep it from being any good. The rest of that day and right through the following week is mostly poor surf – onshore winds, chop, and weak energy. There’s a tiny blip on Monday the 21st with a glassy 1.0ft swell from the SSE, but that’s barely a ripple. The period is a very long 18 seconds, which would break straight at this beach – not ideal.
The second week stays ordinary. Tuesday the 22nd has a 7ft SSE swell with 12-second period and 1074 energy, but it’s cross-on and marginal. Nothing comes together properly after that. A few clean moments on the 28th and 29th with 4ft to 5ft and cross-off wind, but the energy is low and the swell direction is poor. Overall, for the whole 16-day run, Wednesday the 16th morning is the one to mark in your calendar – everything else is a write-off or way too big. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
170 | 142 | 59 | 52 | 94 | 74 | 645 | 1779 | 2152 | 1622 | 1200 | 669 | 380 | 275 | 215 | 126 | 93 | 62 | 44 | 40 | 87 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:00PM1.25m | 10:30AM1.44m | 10:37PM1.11m | 11:11AM1.38m | 11:17PM0.99m | 11:58AM1.31m | 00:06AM0.88m | 12:57PM1.24m | 1:15AM0.80m | 2:09PM1.21m | 2:48AM0.79m | 3:23PM1.23m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03PM0.19m | 4:02AM0.14m | 4:48PM0.28m | 4:34AM0.22m | 5:37PM0.38m | 5:08AM0.31m | 6:36PM0.46m | 5:51AM0.40m | 7:53PM0.51m | 6:50AM0.47m | 9:21PM0.51m | 8:11AM0.50m | 10:31PM0.45m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 6 |
170 | 142 | 59 | 35 | 19 | 74 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 669 | 380 | 275 | 215 | 126 | 93 | 62 | 44 | 40 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 10 | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 9 | — | — | — | NE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | S 18 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 |
12 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 45 | 42 | 27 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 12 | E 16 | E 9 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 19 | E 12 | S 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SE 8 | NE 4 | S 17 | SSE 20 |
2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 3 | 55 | 90 | 84 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 81 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | SSW 3 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NE 4 | N 4 | — | NE 4 | NNE 6 |
3 | 60 | 54 | 52 | 94 | 13 | 645 | 1779 | 2152 | 1622 | 1200 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 13 | — | 35 | 87 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 433 | 2 | 8 | 1579 | 125 | 466 | 1115 | 7 | 7 | 54 | 0 | 23 | 131 | 0 | 49 | 254 | 0 | 23 | 432 | 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).
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