Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.8°C
0.0° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. 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 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s get into it.

The next two weeks are a real mixed bag for Forster Beach (Nambucca). The week ahead is pretty ordinary—small, weak, and mostly messy. But there’s a bit of a pulse building for the second week that could turn things around, especially for experienced surfers.

Right now, the water’s sitting at 68°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, we’ve got a tiny 2ft south swell with a 15-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, but it’s barely showing energy (266) and the wind’s cross-onshore from the northeast at 6 mph, so it’s marginal at best. Not worth paddling out. Tuesday afternoon gets worse: wind jumps to 19 mph, lumpy, and the swell is still only 2ft. Poor.

Wednesday the 2nd starts glassy with a 2ft south swell, period 11 seconds, and energy at 191. It’s surfable but ordinary. Afternoon goes cross-shore and messy. Thursday the 3rd has a glassy morning with 2ft south swell, then a clean offshore breeze in the afternoon from the west at 6 mph—same tiny swell, still only 83 energy. Friday the 4th morning is glassy again with 3ft south swell, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s weak and wonky. From there, it’s a run of poor surf right through to Monday the 7th of September. Small, choppy, and cross-onshore.

Tuesday the 8th is still poor, with a 4ft northeast swell, 7-second period, and nasty cross-onshore wind. Not your day.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 9th of September, a solid south swell builds in. Wednesday morning: 6ft south swell, 9-second period, cross-offshore wind from the southwest at 19 mph, and energy rolling in at 588. Clean but a bit wild. Wednesday afternoon: 8ft south swell, 10-second period, energy jumps to 1318, and it’s still clean with cross-offshore wind. That’s marginal for the break, but it’s the first real pulse.

Thursday the 10th of September is the standout. Morning: 8ft south swell, 11-second period, cross-offshore wind, and energy at 2235. Clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell direction is south, which matches the optimum swell direction for Forster Beach. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. Afternoon pushes 10ft from the SSE with a 14-second period—that’s very long period groundswell, and energy hits 3304. But the guidance says it’s predicted to be too big for this break, so only the morning window is the real go. Still, that Thursday morning is the best on offer.

Friday the 11th of September morning: glassy, 8ft south swell, 10-second period, energy 1810. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers again. The wind is dead calm, so it’s glassy. The swell is a bit shorter period than the day before, but still solid and clean.

From Saturday the 12th onward, it drops off. Saturday morning has 4ft from the southeast, 8-second period, and cross-onshore wind. Ordinary. Sunday the 13th is glassy in the morning with 3ft southeast swell, but only 100 energy. The rest of the second week fades to small, poor, and often windy—nothing of note.

So, the real window is Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th of September. Both mornings are clean, solid, and for the experienced crew. The Thursday morning (8ft south swell, cross-offshore wind, glassy) is the standout. Friday morning (8ft south swell, glassy) is right behind it. After that, it’s back to ordinary.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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104
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58
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68
164
34
57
32
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37
141
89
180
157
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
4:39AM0.94m
5:03PM1.57m
Low Tide
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
10:16AM0.28m
11:56PM0.16m
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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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