
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, S swell with 1,011 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Forster Beach (Nambucca).
The next 16 days kick off with a bit of a slow start, but don’t stress – by Friday, 31 July, we’ve got a proper run of waves that’ll get the blood pumping. The water temp’s sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Alright, Wednesday, 29 July is a write-off – tiny 2ft swell from the ENE with a short 6-second period, and the wind’s onshore in the arvo. Not even worth a paddle. Thursday, 30 July is a little better in the morning with a 4ft south swell, but only 7 seconds of period and ordinary conditions. The afternoon gets a longer 12-second period but the wind goes cross-shore and the quality drops. Skip it.
Now, Friday, 31 July morning is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a 5ft south swell, 12-second period, and light offshore cross-off wind from the SSW. The combined energy is pumping at 716 (moderate-strong) – that’s some proper groundswell energy. The waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is a standout. The afternoon sees a bit of a bump in wind, so get on it early.
Saturday, 1 August morning keeps the love going with 5ft from the SSE, 10-second period, and light cross-off wind. Clean. The afternoon’s a bit more cross-shore but still surfable. Sunday, 2 August morning is a beauty – glassy conditions, 5ft SSE swell at 11 seconds, and combined energy of 664. That’s another standout morning. The afternoon gets onshore from the NE, so it’s a morning mission.
Monday, 3 August morning is glassy again with a 4ft SSE swell, 10-second period, and good energy. Smooth. The afternoon turns messy with onshore wind. Tuesday, 4 August and Wednesday, 5 August drop right off – small, weak, and ordinary. The swell fades to under 3ft with short periods. Thursday, 6 August is similar, nothing to get excited about.
Then Friday, 7 August morning roars back – 6ft south swell, 11-second period, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 692. That’s a big, clean morning for experienced surfers. The 6ft is getting up there, so if you’re a beginner, give it a miss. Saturday, 8 August morning is also a standout – glassy, 5ft SSE swell, 10-second period, and 526 combined energy. Another clean one.
Sunday, 9 August morning is clean with 4ft SSE swell, but the energy’s lower. Monday, 10 August morning is glassy but only 4ft from the NE with a short 7-second period – ordinary. The rest of the second week fades out with small, weak, or onshore conditions. The 13th of August morning has a 5ft SSE swell, 8-second period, and glassy wind – worth a look, but not a standout.
The best of the lot? Friday, 31 July morning and Sunday, 2 August morning. Clean, solid groundswell, and light winds. Forster Beach (Nambucca) is exposed, so these south swells wrap in nicely. Crowds are possible sometimes, so keep an eye out. The long-period swells (12 seconds and 11 seconds) will give you nice, lined-up waves with good gaps between sets – easy paddling.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
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18 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 131 | 276 | 546 | 702 | 543 | 883 | 520 | 442 | 380 | 427 | 651 | 450 | 320 | 225 | 120 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:54AM1.01m | 8:10PM1.60m | 8:30AM1.06m | 8:44PM1.62m | 9:07AM1.10m | 9:16PM1.60m | 9:44AM1.15m | 9:49PM1.56m | 10:22AM1.19m | 10:24PM1.48m | 11:04AM1.22m | 11:02PM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:16AM0.20m | 1:33PM0.19m | 2:49AM0.15m | 2:10PM0.17m | 3:21AM0.12m | 2:48PM0.17m | 3:52AM0.10m | 3:27PM0.20m | 4:23AM0.09m | 4:08PM0.24m | 4:56AM0.10m | 4:54PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ENE 6 | S 7 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | NE 7 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
18 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 276 | 363 | 702 | 14 | 657 | 520 | 442 | 380 | 427 | 651 | 450 | 320 | 225 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 12 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 13 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 15 | NE 8 |
12 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 80 | 142 | 224 | 14 | 41 | 17 | 17 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | S 7 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | NE 7 | S 16 | ENE 8 | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | S 21 | ESE 12 |
5 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 9 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | — | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — |
— | — | 17 | 24 | 131 | 70 | 546 | — | 543 | 883 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 196 | 120 | 7 | 0 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 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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