Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
20.1°C
0.1° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,394 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Sep 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in from the Nambucca region. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag comin’ up over the next couple of weeks, with a short, punchy window of good surf before a long, flat spell sets in.

The main action kicks off early on Thursday, September 10, but the start of the week is a write-off. Wednesday the 9th is just a no-go – small, onshore junk with a 5ft SSE swell and a light easterly wind messin’ it up. The combined energy is weak at 384, nothing to get excited about. Water temp is bang on average for this time of year at 68°, no surprises there.

Thursday September 10 is where we see the real spike. Forster Beach (Nambucca) gets a solid 10ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is a cross-off southerly at 16 mph. The combined energy jumps right up to 1325 (moderate to strong), so there’s plenty of push. But look, this is a beginner-friendly break, and 10ft is too big for inexperienced surfers – this one’s for the crew who know what they’re doin’. The waves will be clean but heavy. If you’re a beginner, sit this one out.

Friday September 11 keeps the swell rollin’, but it’s a step down. The morning session is the pick with a 8ft S swell, 10-second period, and a cross-off SSW breeze at 9 mph. The combined energy is a beast at 1925 (strong to very strong), so there’s heaps of power. The conditions are rated excellent for experienced surfers, so if you’re comfortable in solid surf, get out there early. The wind stays cross-off all day, but the afternoon sees a drop to 6ft, and the energy backs off a bit.

Saturday September 12 is a smaller, cleaner day. The morning sees 5ft SSE swell, cross-off southerly at 6 mph, and the energy is mild at 386. Waves are clean and should be a fun size for most. Then Saturday afternoon turns glassy – a light SW wind at 3 mph, 4ft SSE swell, and 437 energy. That’s a real treat for an afternoon session, but the tide could be a factor.

After that, it’s a long slog. From Sunday September 13 right through to the end of the forecast on September 24, there’s nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for. The swell drops below 3ft, the wind swings onshore or cross-on, and the combined energy barely cracks 300 most days. We’re talkin’ over a week of flat, messy conditions. There’s a tiny flicker on Thursday September 24 with a 7ft NE swell, but a 25 mph southerly wind is gonna shred it to pieces – that’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddlin’ wave.

So in a nutshell: Thursday and Friday this week are the standouts, with Thursday morning being the biggest and most powerful, and Friday morning offering the best balance of size and clean conditions. Get it while you can, because after that, the surf goes quiet for a long stretch. Keep an eye on the charts, though – it never stays flat forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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189
529
1242
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1163
678
419
315
312
346
183
126
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128
48
85
54
33
31
Wind (km/h)
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E
15
E
25
SSW
25
S
25
S
15
SW
15
SSW
20
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10
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10
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15
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High Tide
6:45PM1.69m
7:16AM1.26m
7:28PM1.68m
7:57AM1.35m
8:09PM1.62m
8:36AM1.43m
8:47PM1.52m
9:14AM1.46m
9:23PM1.40m
9:52AM1.47m
10:00PM1.25m
10:30AM1.44m
10:37PM1.11m
Low Tide
12:17PM0.13m
1:21AM0.01m
1:06PM0.07m
1:57AM-0.02m
1:53PM0.05m
2:30AM-0.02m
2:37PM0.07m
3:02AM0.01m
3:20PM0.12m
3:32AM0.06m
4:03PM0.19m
4:02AM0.14m
4:48PM0.28m
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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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