Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.5° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 3,387 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 18th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards at Forster Beach (Nambucca). This is a beginner-friendly spot that’s open to the swell, and the water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary.

Things start off on Sunday the 12th with some clean, small waves – about 3ft from the ESE with a 10-second period. There’s a light offshore breeze, so it’ll be tidy. The combined energy is a modest 240, so not much punch, but for a learner spot, it’s a nice way in. Sunday afternoon drops a bit, still clean, but only around 3ft.

Monday the 13th morning is glassy – dead calm – but the swell’s down to 2ft and the period’s a short 7 seconds. Energy’s weak at 73, so it’s more of a float than a surf. That afternoon the onshore wind kicks in, and it’s pretty ordinary.

Tuesday the 14th is tiny – barely 0.7ft in the morning – and Wednesday the 15th picks up to 4ft but with a gusty cross-off wind and short period, making it messy. Wednesday afternoon gets bigger at 7ft, but the wind’s still up and the quality’s poor. Energy’s moderate at 378, but it’s not worth getting wet for.

Now Thursday the 16th – this is where it gets serious. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SSE with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 1046 in the morning and 1618 in the afternoon. That’s strong surf, but for a beginner beach break like Forster, it’s way too big. Only experts should be looking at this, and even then, the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy. The cross-off wind keeps it clean, but it’s pure big-wave territory.

Friday the 17th stays big – 8ft to 12ft with energy up to 1696 – again, too much for this spot. Saturday the 18th is the same: 12ft and energy peaking at 2979. That’s very strong wave energy, but it’s all on the massive side for a beach break.

Sunday the 19th sees the swell still at 10ft, but the period stretches to 11 seconds, and the wind goes light offshore in the morning and glassy in the afternoon. Energy’s still high (2019 and 1719), but the quality’s clean. Still big, but that longer period will give better-shaped waves for the brave. Not your average Sunday.

Now for the standout window. Monday the 20th morning is a gem: 7ft from the ESE, 10-second period, glassy conditions with a light NW breeze. Energy’s a solid 840, and it’s clean. This is the best on offer early on – manageable size, good shape, and no wind to mess it up. Tuesday the 21st morning is even better for the experienced: 8ft from the ESE, a long 12-second period, and light offshore wind. That’s an 1859 energy reading, so plenty of power, but the long period means it might close out at a beach break – better for a point or reef. Still, for a strong surfer, it’s a cracker.

After that, things settle down. Wednesday the 22nd morning is 6ft with an 11-second period and clean cross-off wind – very surfable. Thursday the 23rd morning is glassy and 4ft with a 10-second period, energy at 653 – a lovely little morning. Friday the 24th afternoon picks up a bit with a cross-off wind and 4ft from the ESE, and Saturday the 25th morning is glassy with 4ft from the SSE.

The last few days trail off into smaller, weaker swell – Sunday the 26th morning is glassy but only 3ft, and Monday the 27th morning is 2ft with a long 12-second period but very low energy (95). Nothing to write home about.

So, the best calls are Monday the 20th morning for clean, fun-sized waves, and Tuesday the 21st morning for the bigger, more powerful session if you’ve got the skills. The big stuff from the 16th to the 19th is for experts only. For the rest of the run, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a few tidy windows in the second week. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:46AM1.02m
6:21PM1.74m
6:48AM1.05m
7:15PM1.83m
7:44AM1.08m
8:06PM1.89m
8:36AM1.12m
8:55PM1.88m
9:26AM1.15m
9:42PM1.82m
10:15AM1.17m
10:27PM1.70m
11:05AM1.19m
Low Tide
00:12AM0.20m
11:34AM0.12m
1:11AM0.09m
12:30PM0.07m
2:04AM0.01m
1:24PM0.03m
2:53AM-0.03m
2:15PM0.02m
3:39AM-0.04m
3:06PM0.05m
4:23AM-0.02m
3:56PM0.11m
5:05AM0.02m
4:47PM0.21m
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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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