Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with 614 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf at Forster Beach (Nambucca).
We’re starting off a little slow, but there’s some good stuff coming. The water temp is about 19°, which is normal for this time of year, so no surprises.
The first real standout is Thursday morning, August 13. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the south, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW at 6 mph. That’s gonna give you some clean, fun lines. The combined energy is solid at 560 (moderate). The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit sectiony, but a good morning for a paddle.
Friday morning, August 14, is even better. The swell is 6ft from the south, still with that clean cross-off wind from the SSW at 6 mph. The energy jumps to 789 (moderate), and the period is a touch longer at 9 seconds. This is the best of the early window: clean, consistent, and not too heavy for a beginner spot.
After a few lumpy afternoons, we’ve got a real gem on Friday morning, August 21. The swell is 5ft from the east, but the wind is dead calm. Glassy conditions. The period is 9 seconds, and the energy is 392 (moderate). If you can get out there, it’ll be smooth as butter.
Then, on Sunday morning, August 23, we get a proper offshore wind. The wind is from the WSW at 16 mph, blowing straight out. The swell is 5ft from the NE, with a period of 9 seconds and a strong energy reading of 723 (moderate-strong). This will be a fun, clean session, but that 5ft with offshore wind can get a bit hollow for beginners.
Later that Sunday afternoon, the swell drops to 3ft, but the wind holds offshore at 16 mph. The energy is 348 (moderate). Worth a look for a small-wave board.
The last big call is for Monday afternoon, August 24. The swell is 6ft from the south, with a period of 10 seconds and a massive 1082 (strong) combined energy. The wind is cross-offshore from the S at 16 mph. This is a big, powerful pulse. It’s for experts only, and the crowds are “sometimes,” so you’ll have to work for it.
The best all-rounder is Friday morning, August 14, and the glassy sleeper is Friday morning, August 21. The 24th is a big-wave day for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 203 | 96 | 302 | 266 | 388 | 461 | 190 | 159 | 155 | 232 | 269 | 212 | 121 | 276 | 453 | 519 | 383 | 353 | 181 | 319 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:50PM1.83m | 8:19AM1.21m | 8:34PM1.80m | 9:03AM1.28m | 9:16PM1.71m | 9:47AM1.32m | 9:56PM1.57m | 10:29AM1.34m | 10:34PM1.41m | 11:13AM1.33m | 11:13PM1.24m | 11:59AM1.31m | 11:54PM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:30AM-0.04m | 2:04PM0.02m | 3:09AM-0.05m | 2:52PM0.04m | 3:45AM-0.02m | 3:38PM0.11m | 4:20AM0.03m | 4:25PM0.20m | 4:53AM0.10m | 5:14PM0.31m | 5:27AM0.18m | 6:08PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
Temp °C | 20 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | E 9 | S 8 | S 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 17 | S 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 175 | 89 | 193 | 44 | 280 | 299 | 29 | 159 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 121 | 104 | 22 | 20 | 383 | 353 | 162 | 138 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 9 | ENE 9 | S 19 | ENE 9 | S 15 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 13 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 92 | 96 | 63 | 2 | 45 | 29 | 7 | 29 | 5 | 30 | 58 | 52 | 33 | 18 | 53 | 20 | 37 | 24 | 17 | 154 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | S 18 | NE 6 | S 21 | N 7 | N 10 | — | S 15 | SE 8 | S 15 | — | — | S 16 | S 18 | S 16 | — | SE 12 | — | S 12 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | — | 18 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 47 | 24 | 21 | — | 6 | — | 11 | 48 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | WSW 3 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | E 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 203 | 7 | 302 | 266 | 388 | 461 | 190 | — | 155 | 232 | 269 | 212 | — | 276 | 453 | 519 | — | — | 181 | 319 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 54 | 331 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 131 | 47 | 0 | 223 | 0 |
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