Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 2,819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with SSW 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 (Jul 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Forster Beach (Nambucca). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and it takes a swell from the SE. The water’s sitting at 68°F which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of real gems hiding in the long-range. We’ve got a bit of a flat spell kicking things off. Tuesday the 14th is tiny with only 0.7ft of swell and weak energy (9), so don’t bother paddling out. Wednesday the 15th picks up a bit, but it’s still messy and the wind is howling. The real action doesn’t start until the weekend of the 19th and 20th, but that’s a different story.
The standout period is the last week of July and into the start of August. Sunday the 27th is looking prime. We’ve got a clean 5ft of ESE groundswell with a period of 11 seconds, pushing moderate energy (703). The wind is dead calm, glassy as you like, making it perfect for a long session. This is solid for a beginner spot and the conditions will be silky smooth. Crowds are possible at Forster Beach, so get there early.
Then, into the following week, Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th are also worth a mention. Wednesday morning the 29th sees a clean 3ft of ESE swell, a period of 11 seconds, and a moderate offshore breeze from the WSW. That’s 15 mph of offshore wind, scrubbing the waves up clean. The energy is light (295) but the quality will be there for the more experienced beginners. For the bigger stuff, Saturday the 25th is one for the experienced crew. We’re looking at 7ft of ESE groundswell with a very long 12-second period, and strong energy (1239). The wind is glassy in the morning, making it a rippable session for those who know what they’re doing. This is a highlight for the stronger paddlers.
Overall, the first week is a write-off. The real magic happens from the 24th onward. That Sunday the 27th with the glassy conditions and 5ft swell is the pick of the bunch for a relaxed, clean session. Keep an eye on the long-range forecasts, but for now, that’s where the stoke is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 25 | 17 | 173 | 567 | 1171 | 688 | 444 | 389 | 404 | 259 | 280 | 318 | 846 | 1690 | 2571 | 1932 | 1666 | 1282 | 1147 | 884 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:06PM1.89m | 8:36AM1.12m | 8:55PM1.88m | 9:26AM1.15m | 9:42PM1.82m | 10:15AM1.17m | 10:27PM1.70m | 11:05AM1.19m | 11:11PM1.54m | 11:56AM1.21m | 11:54PM1.36m | 12:49PM1.22m | 00:40AM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:24PM0.03m | 2:53AM-0.03m | 2:15PM0.02m | 3:39AM-0.04m | 3:06PM0.05m | 4:23AM-0.02m | 3:56PM0.11m | 5:05AM0.02m | 4:47PM0.21m | 5:45AM0.08m | 5:42PM0.32m | 6:25AM0.15m | 6:42PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 15 | E 9 | — | S 16 | S 17 | S 18 | S 17 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 21 | E 10 | S 19 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 25 | 17 | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | 6 | 25 | 23 | 259 | 280 | 318 | 35 | 1690 | 29 | 1932 | 1666 | 1282 | 1147 | 884 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | N 10 | S 14 | NE 9 | S 18 | NE 9 | S 22 | S 15 | S 19 | — | S 18 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 7 | — | 56 | 49 | 35 | 54 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | N 10 | NE 10 | S 12 | NE 9 | N 9 | S 22 | — | — | — | S 17 | S 10 | — | S 15 | S 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | WSW 2 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 1 | 173 | 567 | 1171 | 688 | 444 | 389 | 404 | 131 | 171 | 239 | 846 | 285 | 2571 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 120 | 99 | 7 | 232 | 7 | 7 | 54 | 120 | 131 | 131 | 272 | 359 | 471 | 54 | 398 | 382 | 7 | 7 | 54 | 0 |
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