
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with 1,525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Jul 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Forster Beach (Nambucca).
The first few days of this outlook are pretty ordinary. Thursday afternoon the 23rd has tiny 3ft ENE windswell with an onshore breeze – poor conditions, nothing to get excited about. Friday the 24th isn’t much better: morning has 5ft S swell but the period is short at 7 seconds and the wind is cross-off, making it marginal. Friday afternoon drops to 4ft S swell, still short period, with a cross-shore wind and some chop. Honestly, not worth paddling out.
Then Saturday morning the 25th – that’s the standout. The swell jumps to 6ft from the south with a long 14-second period, and the wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s a serious combination: clean, powerful lines with moderate energy (1232). This is excellent for experienced surfers – the size is solid but manageable for those who know what they’re doing. The water temp is 68°, which is about average for this time of year, no surprises there. Forster Beach is exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is SE, so this south swell will wrap in nicely. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so expect company.
Saturday afternoon the 25th drops to 5ft S swell with a 12-second period, but the wind swings onshore from the east, making it marginal. Sunday morning the 26th has 4ft S swell, 12-second period, glassy conditions – good clean surf, but smaller. Sunday afternoon turns onshore again. Monday the 27th offers 4ft S swell, 11-second period, with cross-off winds in the morning – clean, but small. Tuesday the 28th morning has 3ft S swell, glassy, but very ordinary. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are tiny, with poor conditions and strong winds – not worth a look.
Then Friday the 31st gets interesting: 8ft SSE swell in the morning, short period at 7 seconds, but cross-off winds and moderate energy (598). That’s a solid swell for experienced surfers, though the short period means it’ll be a bit choppy and less organised. Saturday the 1st of August has 5ft SE swell, still short period, cross-off winds – marginal. Sunday the 2nd of August: 8ft S swell, 10-second period, cross-off winds, very strong energy (2230) – that’s big, but the wind is clean. This is for experts only, and the size is pushing it for this break.
Monday the 3rd of August through to Wednesday the 6th of August sees massive swell – 13ft to 15ft from the south/southeast, with periods up to 13 seconds and energy readings through the roof (6729 to 13180). The wind is mostly cross-off or glassy on the 7th, but the swell is way too big for this break – it’s a beginner spot, and those waves are dangerous. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August still have 10ft to 15ft SE swell, with glassy conditions on the 7th morning, but again, too big for this beach.
If you’re a beginner, forget the whole second week – it’s massive and not for you. The real standout is Saturday morning the 25th of July: 6ft S swell, 14-second period, glassy, clean, and excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the session to chase.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 11 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 15 | S 16 | S 19 |
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118 | 90 | 276 | 169 | 573 | 1190 | 615 | 332 | 330 | 425 | 319 | 269 | 198 | 145 | 148 | 99 | 44 | 72 | 45 | 64 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:42AM0.86m | 4:41PM1.32m | 4:50AM0.85m | 5:32PM1.37m | 5:48AM0.88m | 6:17PM1.44m | 6:35AM0.92m | 6:57PM1.51m | 7:16AM0.97m | 7:35PM1.56m | 7:54AM1.01m | 8:10PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30PM0.52m | 9:34AM0.36m | 11:34PM0.46m | 10:31AM0.36m | 00:24AM0.39m | 11:24AM0.33m | 1:05AM0.32m | 12:11PM0.28m | 1:42AM0.26m | 12:53PM0.23m | 2:16AM0.20m | 1:33PM0.19m | 2:49AM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 19 |
118 | 90 | 68 | 102 | 573 | 1190 | 615 | 332 | 330 | 425 | 319 | 269 | 198 | 145 | 148 | 99 | 44 | 32 | 16 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 6 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | S 15 | E 9 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | E 7 | S 15 | S 16 | S 8 |
8 | 3 | 2 | 53 | 209 | 25 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 72 | 45 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 15 | E 11 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 14 | S 18 | — | NE 7 | E 7 |
3 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 57 | 17 | 14 | 5 | — | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | N 3 | — | — | S 6 |
1 | — | 276 | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 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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