Forster Beach (Nambucca) surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 28 Aug 2025 AEST
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Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forster Beach (Nambucca) this week:

The surf forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach (Nambucca) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) 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 1.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 31st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
0
0
!
!
3
3
3
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
4
S
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.1
S
1
S
0.6
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)12121111111010101112121111111110111010108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)765689445342467259111526139242917569786415102993321311861369288
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
20
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
NE
15
NW
30
WSW
30
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
E
10
WNW
0
NE
15
NNE
10
W
10
S
15
ESE
10
W
10
SW
10
ENE
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
glassoncross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:05AM
1.29
11:02PM
1.13
11:46AM
1.26
11:40PM
1.01
12:35PM
1.22
12:28AM
0.90
1:37PM
1.20
1:39AM
0.82
2:49PM
1.21
3:10AM
0.80
3:59PM
1.27
4:29AM
0.84
4:56PM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:11PM
0.37
5:12AM
0.26
6:01PM
0.46
5:46AM
0.33
7:03PM
0.52
6:30AM
0.39
8:25PM
0.56
7:30AM
0.44
9:56PM
0.52
8:48AM
0.45
11:03PM
0.44
10:02AM
0.41
11:51PM
0.33
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Sunrise6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--
Sunset-5:29--5:30--5:30--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:32-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222113181914151513161614191914161714181816
Feels °C (?)171610141710789131312161612131412141513
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Port Macquarie

  1. weather stationWind Update Offshore wind reported 60 km from Forster Beach (Nambucca) (moderate winds from the W at Kempsey Airport Automatic Weather Station 60 km from Forster Beach (Nambucca)). 1.7m 12s groundswell from the E with a 1.0m 8s swell from the SSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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 12 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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