Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, S swell with 1,022 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach (Nambucca) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a long look at what’s coming our way. Forster Beach (Nambucca) is the only spot on the cards, and the next 16 days have a bit of a slow start, then some real gems for those who can wait.
Water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with a gap from now until Thursday the 30th where there’s nothing really worth paddling out for. Monday the 27th morning has a clean 4ft southerly swell with a 10-second period, and cross-off winds, but the energy is only moderate at 301; it’s surfable but not a standout. After that, it gets small and messy.
Thursday the 30th morning brings a 4ft southerly swell with a short 7-second period, and cross-off southerly winds, but the energy is still moderate at 170 – it’s okay, but nothing special. The afternoon has a 4ft southerly swell with a very long 12-second period, and the energy jumps to 437, but it’s cross-shore and a little choppy, so not perfect.
Now, the real standout is Friday the 31st of July morning. Swell is 5ft from the south, 12-second period, energy is strong at 630, and we’ve got clean conditions with cross-off southwesterly winds at 6 mph. That’s a solid, clean wave with proper groundswell – the longer period means better shaped waves and longer waits between sets, making it easier to get out the back. This is the pick of the early run.
Then, on Saturday the 1st of August morning, a similar 5ft southerly swell with a 10-second period rolls in, energy at 448, and cross-off winds again. It’s good, but not quite the same quality as Friday.
The following week, the real magic happens around Thursday the 6th of August. Thursday morning sees a 6ft southerly swell with a 9-second period, and the energy is very strong at 977. With cross-off SSW winds at 6 mph, it’s clean and punchy. Friday the 7th of August morning is even better: 6ft SSE swell, 10-second period, energy at 777, and light cross-off winds. Both are excellent.
But the absolute king of the run is Saturday the 8th of August morning. Swell is 8ft from the SSE, 11-second period, and the energy is massive at 1247. Winds are glassy from the SW at 3 mph. This is a serious, clean groundswell that will have proper power. It’s over 8ft, so this is for experienced surfers only – beginners need to stay well clear. The afternoon on the same day sees a 10ft swell with a 12-second period and energy of 4381, but it’s cross-on and predicted to be too big for this break, so the morning is the one.
Sunday the 9th of August morning is also excellent: 7ft SE swell, 10-second period, energy at 1004, and glassy conditions. Again, for experienced surfers.
Crowds at Forster Beach can be an issue at times, so get in early for the standouts.
So, if you’re keen, the best windows are Friday the 31st of July morning, and then the mornings of the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th of August. The 8th of August morning is the real standout – clean, powerful, and for the experienced crew only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 284 | 217 | 130 | 90 | 45 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 154 | 333 | 386 | 617 | 533 | 798 | 440 | 399 | 402 | 269 | 279 | 227 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 6:57PM1.51m | 7:16AM0.97m | 7:35PM1.56m | 7:54AM1.01m | 8:10PM1.60m | 8:30AM1.06m | 8:44PM1.62m | 9:07AM1.10m | 9:16PM1.60m | 9:44AM1.15m | 9:49PM1.56m | 10:22AM1.19m | 10:24PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:11PM0.28m | 1:42AM0.26m | 12:53PM0.23m | 2:16AM0.20m | 1:33PM0.19m | 2:49AM0.15m | 2:10PM0.17m | 3:21AM0.12m | 2:48PM0.17m | 3:52AM0.10m | 3:27PM0.20m | 4:23AM0.09m | 4:08PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | ENE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 284 | 217 | 130 | 90 | 45 | 20 | 22 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 333 | 386 | 617 | 10 | 562 | 440 | 399 | 402 | 269 | 279 | 227 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 7 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 12 | S 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 69 | 83 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | ENE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 19 | 24 | 154 | 84 | — | — | 533 | 798 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 222 | 0 | 99 | 120 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
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