Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.5° C
0.7° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with 13,084 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 13s

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


G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Forster Beach (Nambucca).

We've got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The first standout is this Saturday morning, 11 July, and it's a beauty. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The swell kicks in from the ESE at 4ft, with a solid 12-second period – that's proper groundswell energy, and it's going to wrap in nicely. The wind is dead flat, glassy, and the combined energy is a moderate 651. This is clean, user-friendly surf, perfect for a beginner-friendly break like Forster Beach. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have a few mates out, but it's worth it.

Then we have a bit of a lull. Sunday, 12 July, drops right off to 3ft and it's just ordinary. Monday and Tuesday are even smaller, with a lot of onshore junk. The whole week after that is pretty average, with onshore winds and small, weak waves. The combined energy drops to pathetic numbers like 28 on Tuesday.

But hold onto your board, because the real story is the huge swell that hits on Thursday, 16 July. By Friday morning, 17 July, we're looking at a massive 23ft swell from the SSE with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 27524 – that's serious power. The wind is cross-off and clean, but mate, this is way too big for a beginner spot. This is only for experts. The swell keeps that size through the weekend, making it a no-go zone for 99% of surfers.

After that big event, things settle down. The next real highlight is Monday morning, 20 July, with a more manageable 7ft from the SE. The wind is glassy, giving it a beautiful clean face, and the combined energy is a solid 883. It's a good option, but it's still a decent size for some.

And then, if you're looking a long way out, the last real standout is on Saturday morning, 25 July. We've got a 8ft swell from the S with a very long 15-second period. The wind is glassy, and the combined energy is a hefty 2248. This is a classic, clean groundswell that'll have some real punch. It's a promising one, but keep in mind it's a week and a half away, so it's a bit less certain. For a point break or reef, this long period is a dream, but at a beach break like Forster Beach, it might close out a bit. Still, for experienced surfers, this is the one to circle on the calendar.

Overall, the best bets are this Saturday morning, 11 July, for the clean, fun waves, and that Saturday morning, 25 July, for the experienced crew looking for some power.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thu
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
2
SE
11
1.7
SE
10
1.1
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.7
SSW
7
1.6
S
7
3
S
8
3.5
SSE
10
4
SSE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
832
901
898
592
350
438
305
157
122
58
60
41
29
25
33
17
47
269
1188
2269
2880
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
W
0
WNW
10
NE
10
NW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
WNW
15
ENE
10
W
5
WSW
10
NE
10
WSW
20
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross
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glassy
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High Tide
3:24AM1.06m
4:26PM1.48m
4:38AM1.02m
5:25PM1.62m
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
Low Tide
9:34AM0.17m
11:06PM0.31m
10:34AM0.15m
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
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Temp °C
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17
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13
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21
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Feels °C
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12
17
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10
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11
9
8
9
10
11
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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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