Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. We’re starting off a bit slow, but the middle of the run is where the juice is.

First up, the water at Forster Beach (Nambucca) is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing to write home about in the temp department.

The first real chance to get wet comes later on Wednesday, the 30th of July. It’s a small start with a 4 ft south swell, period a short 7 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off from the SSW at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (179). It’s surfable, but conditions are very ordinary. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so if you’re just looking to get the arms moving, you could paddle out, but don’t expect anything special.

Things ramp up for Friday morning, the 31st of July. This is the standout. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the south, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW at 6 mph. The energy is strong (1543). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The south swell direction is a good match for the beach’s optimum. It’s going to be punchy, with long, clean lines. This is the session to aim for.

Saturday the 1st of August keeps the energy going. A solid 7 ft south swell, 10-second period, with cross-off wind from the SSW at 9 mph. The energy is strong (1332). It’s a bit bigger and a bit more powerful, but still clean. The morning is the pick before the wind shifts. If you’re a beginner, 7 ft is on the limit, so be careful.

Then we get a glassy gem on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. The swell is 7 ft from the SSE, period 13 seconds, and the wind is dead glass from the SW at 3 mph. The energy is very strong (1483). This is a beautiful, clean morning for experienced surfers – the long period will mean waiting for the sets, but the walls will be steep. Forster Beach is exposed, so the long-period south swell will wrap in nicely.

The surf drops off steadily after that. Monday the 3rd is still rideable at 5 ft, but the onshore winds mess the afternoons up. From Tuesday the 4th onwards, we’re looking at a long flat spell. The swell stays under 3 ft for days, and the wind is often onshore or cross. The energy drops to weak levels (98-223). You’ll be looking at a blank run from the 4th of August right through to the 9th of August, with only tiny, ordinary waves.

There’s a flicker of hope on Sunday the 9th of August morning – a tiny 2 ft swell but with a very long 13-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (206). It’s clean, but tiny. If you have a log, you might get a few long, fun runners.

The morning of Monday the 10th of August brings a bump to 4 ft from the ESE, period 11 seconds, with glassy conditions and moderate energy (418). That’s a decent-looking morning for a longboard. But again, the wind turns onshore and kills the afternoon.

The final highlight is Thursday morning, the 13th of August. A 4 ft south swell, 10-second period, with glassy winds from the WSW. The energy is moderate (459). It’s clean, clean, clean. A good morning for a peaceful dawny.

Bottom line: The best bet is Friday morning, the 31st of July, with that 6 ft south groundswell and clean cross-off wind. The Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, is a close second with glassy conditions and a solid 7 ft swell. After that, you’ll be waiting a long time for the next real session.

Rusty, signing off.

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