
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,406 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 22s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer up at Forster Beach (Nambucca)
We’re kicking off with a bit of a slow start, but there’s a solid pulse of swell rolling in. The water temp is sitting right on 68°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to get wet comes Thursday morning the 10th. We’ve got a solid 8ft SSE swell running with a 10-second period, pushing a heap of energy into the beach (1421). It’s a bit of a lumpy cross-off breeze from the SSW at 12 mph, so the surf’s clean but it’s a solid size for a beginner spot. That’s expert territory, so if you’re not confident, maybe sit this one out. The energy stays strong through Friday the 11th, with the morning still seeing 8ft (2070) and a cross-off wind, but it’s still a big, powerful wave. By Friday afternoon, the swell drops to 6ft and the wind goes light, making it a more manageable size.
Saturday morning the 12th is the standout here. The swell drops to 4ft, still from the SSE, with a 9-second period, and we get a glassy, light cross-off breeze from the SSW at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (349), but the conditions are clean and the waves will be fun for a beginner or intermediate. It’s the best balance of size and wind in this first week. Crowds can be a thing here sometimes, so if you’re early, you’ll get the pick.
From Saturday afternoon right through to Tuesday the 15th, the swell fades away quickly. The wind swings onshore, and we’re looking at tiny, weak waves – down to 1ft by Tuesday. It’s a real flat spell, nothing worth paddling out for.
Then Wednesday the 16th brings a bit of a bump – a short-period 7ft SSE swell, but it’s got a 7-second period and a cross-shore breeze, so it’s messy and an odd shape. Not great.
Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are poor again, with onshore winds and small, weak waves.
The next real chance comes on Saturday the 19th. We’ve got a 7ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the south at 12 mph. The energy is strong (829), and the waves should be clean, but that’s a big wave for this beach. It’s going to be for experienced surfers only. The afternoon sees a longer-period 14-second swell hit 6ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore, so it’s choppy. That long period will make it break a bit straight on the beach, so it’s not the best shape.
Sunday the 20th is smaller at 5ft, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s clean enough for a semi-fun session.
Then the swell drops again, and we get a run of small, poor-quality waves right through to Wednesday the 23rd. The wind is mostly onshore, and the energy is weak.
Now, look ahead to Thursday the 24th. We’ve got a big 10ft SSE swell coming in with a cross-off wind from the SSW at 19 mph. That’s a massive amount of energy (1848) and the forecast says it’s too big for this break. Even for experts, it’s going to be a washing machine. Not recommended.
Friday the 25th still has a solid 8ft S swell and clean cross-off winds, but again, it’s a big wave for a beach break.
So, the real standout for this whole forecast is Saturday morning the 12th – small, clean, fun waves with glassy conditions. That’s the one to circle. Everything else is either too big, too small, or blown out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 13 |
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1310 | 1306 | 1044 | 1178 | 624 | 257 | 274 | 293 | 346 | 235 | 175 | 158 | 186 | 140 | 85 | 34 | 32 | 11 | 396 | 212 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:28PM1.68m | 7:57AM1.35m | 8:09PM1.62m | 8:36AM1.43m | 8:47PM1.52m | 9:14AM1.46m | 9:23PM1.40m | 9:52AM1.47m | 10:00PM1.25m | 10:30AM1.44m | 10:37PM1.11m | 11:11AM1.38m | 11:17PM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:06PM0.07m | 1:57AM-0.02m | 1:53PM0.05m | 2:30AM-0.02m | 2:37PM0.07m | 3:02AM0.01m | 3:20PM0.12m | 3:32AM0.06m | 4:03PM0.19m | 4:02AM0.14m | 4:48PM0.28m | 4:34AM0.22m | 5:37PM0.38m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | S 18 | S 8 | ESE 6 |
57 | 24 | 757 | 872 | 624 | 257 | 274 | 293 | 346 | 235 | 175 | 158 | 186 | 140 | 85 | 34 | 25 | 11 | 24 | 212 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | SSE 23 | SSE 21 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | S 17 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 12 | E 12 | E 14 | SSE 10 | E 12 | E 14 | SSE 16 | S 8 |
11 | 52 | 144 | 6 | 6 | 77 | 69 | 123 | 50 | 122 | 60 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 85 | 89 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | E 15 | E 9 | E 14 | E 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 21 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 14 | E 14 | E 12 | ENE 7 | S 13 |
43 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 88 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 161 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | N 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | — |
1310 | 1306 | 1044 | 1178 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 53 | 36 | 19 | — | 85 | 396 | 80 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 295 | 295 | 7 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0 | 8 | 131 | 2 | 8 | 272 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 166 | 54 | 7 | 0 |
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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 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).
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.
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