Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. The first few days are a bit of a dud, but don’t write it off – there’s some proper surf coming. The first real chance is Thursday morning, 30 July, with a 4ft south swell, but it’s only an 8-second period, and conditions are just “surfable.” Nothing to write home about. Friday morning, 31 July, is where it’s at: a 3ft south swell with a 13-second period, light cross-offshore breeze, and the combined energy is 567 – that’s a solid, moderate groundswell. Water temp is 67°, right around average for this time of year. This is the standout of the first week: clean, long-period lines, perfect for a beginner-friendly beach like Forster Beach (Nambucca). The swell is south, and the optimum here is SE, so it’s a bit off, but it still works. Crowds are possible, so get there early.

Saturday morning, 1 August, keeps it going with a 5ft south swell, 10-second period, and offshore wind. Clean and solid. Sunday morning, 2 August, is a cracker: 4ft SSE swell, 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell – and glassy conditions with no wind. Energy is 972, nearly into strong territory. That’s a beauty. Monday morning, 3 August, also delivers with a 5ft SSE swell, 12-second period, clean cross-offshore breeze, and 566 energy. Another good one.

After that, the swell ramps up. By Wednesday afternoon, 5 August, and Thursday, 6 August, we’re looking at 10ft S/SSE swell – way too big for a beginner spot. That’s expert-only, and with strong wind, it’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session. From Friday, 7 August, the swell drops to 7ft, but the wind stays fresh and conditions are marginal. The second week, from 8 August onward, has some promising mornings: Saturday 8 August morning has a 6ft E swell, 9-second period, clean and light wind (energy 619). Sunday 9 August morning is glassy with a 6ft E swell, 10-second period (621 energy). Monday 10 August morning is glassy again, 5ft E swell, 10-second period (626 energy). Tuesday 11 August morning is the pick of the second week: 6ft E swell, 12-second period, glassy, and energy at 899 – that’s a strong, clean groundswell. But remember, this is a beach break, and long-period E swells can straighten out, so it might be a bit walled. Still, for a morning session, it’s a winner. The afternoons in the second week get blown out by onshore nor’easters, so mornings are your window.

Overall, the best on offer is Friday morning, 31 July, and Sunday morning, 2 August, for the first week, with Tuesday morning, 11 August, being the standout from the second week. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff – it’s promising but not locked in yet.

Rusty.

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