
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with 876 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with E 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here, breaking down the surf at Forster Beach (Nambucca). This is a spot for the learners, an exposed beach break that’s pretty consistent. It’s a slow burner, but the second weekend has two absolute crackers. Water temp is 68°, which is dead average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
The first few days are a total dud. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are blown out with onshore wind and tiny, weak swell. Don’t even bother. Monday morning the 10th is flat, but that afternoon we get a clean 5ft wave from the NE. It’s short period though, only 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit mushy. The energy is moderate (299). It’s a window, but nothing special.
Tuesday the 11th is clean but tiny at 2ft, so it’s very ordinary. Wednesday the 12th morning is glassy, but only 2ft from the south. You might get a log out, but it’s thin.
Thursday the 13th is a big change. Morning sees a solid 7ft south swell, with a 20 km/h cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong (1144). That’s a lot of power. 7ft is too big for the beginners, and on a beach break it’s a handful. The afternoon gets messy with cross-shore winds. This one is for the experts.
Friday the 14th morning is the first real gem. Glassy, a light offshore breeze, and a clean 4ft south swell with a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (353). This is a proper window for a beginner-friendly wave, with clean faces and a good long period. This is your pick for the first week.
Saturday the 15th morning is also clean with a 4ft south swell, but the wind is light cross-offshore. It’s good, but not as sweet as Friday.
The middle of the week from Sunday the 16th through to Tuesday the 18th is a flat, messy stretch. Small swell, rain, and onshore winds. Stay home.
The action picks up on Wednesday the 19th morning. Clean conditions with a 4ft ENE swell, 8-second period. It’s surfable, but short period means it’ll be a bit dumpy. Thursday the 20th morning is similar, clean but nothing exciting.
Friday the 21st morning is clean with a 6ft wave from the east. It gets lumpy in the afternoon, but the morning is worth a look.
Now for the real standouts: Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd. Saturday morning is clean with a 6ft swell from the east, and a period of 11 seconds. The energy is strong (774). That’s a proper groundswell with some punch. Sunday the 23rd morning is even better – a solid 7ft east swell, long 11-second period, and light offshore winds. The energy is very strong (996). That’s a big, clean, powerful swell. At 7ft, it’s for experienced surfers only. The long period will make it a bit straight at times, but for the crew who can handle it, this is the best wave of the whole outlook. Forster Beach can get “sometimes” busy, so expect a few people out.
So, beginners: aim for Friday the 14th morning. For the experienced crew, Sunday the 23rd morning is the one to mark. That’s over a week out, so it’s a promising call, but not a guarantee.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 13 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 13 | ENE 9 | E 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
103 | 203 | 162 | 126 | 228 | 3 | 291 | 103 | 80 | 77 | 106 | 80 | 92 | 65 | 742 | 782 | 750 | 320 | 190 | 332 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 4:09PM1.49m | 4:34AM0.94m | 5:14PM1.60m | 5:44AM0.99m | 6:11PM1.71m | 6:42AM1.06m | 7:03PM1.80m | 7:32AM1.14m | 7:50PM1.83m | 8:19AM1.21m | 8:34PM1.80m | 9:03AM1.28m | 9:16PM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:04PM0.30m | 10:20AM0.23m | 00:08AM0.19m | 11:25AM0.16m | 1:02AM0.08m | 12:23PM0.09m | 1:48AM0.01m | 1:15PM0.04m | 2:30AM-0.04m | 2:04PM0.02m | 3:09AM-0.05m | 2:52PM0.04m | 3:45AM-0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 13 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 |
103 | 203 | 162 | 126 | 228 | 3 | 291 | 93 | 80 | 77 | 106 | 68 | 92 | 65 | 373 | 464 | 750 | 320 | 190 | 332 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | E 13 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | S 8 | S 13 | S 11 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 |
29 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 103 | 26 | 18 | 22 | 80 | 57 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 50 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | E 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NE 7 | S 8 | NE 6 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 8 | ENE 10 | S 18 |
12 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | N 2 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 7 | W 2 | — | NW 2 | SW 4 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 1 | 36 | 106 | 628 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 1 | — | 1 | 14 | 742 | 782 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 0 | 8 | 222 | 8 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
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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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