Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.2° 

Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with 930 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 1st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start up the coast, but the latter half of the fortnight is where the real juice is. Forster Beach (Nambucca) is our only spot on the radar, so this is the story. The water’s sitting at 67°, which is bang on average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

The first few days are a write-off. Monday the 27th is a non-starter with a light cross-on breeze and marginal energy. Tuesday morning the 28th goes glassy, but the swell is tiny at 2ft from the SSE with a short period, just not enough oomph to get excited about. Wednesday and Thursday are pretty flat too, with weak windswell and poor conditions. It’s a quiet stretch.

But then, Friday morning the 31st of July kicks things off proper. We’ve got a 4ft S swell with a 10-second period, clean conditions with a light cross-off breeze, and the energy is pumping at 533 (moderate wave energy). This is a solid, fun morning. The swell builds into Saturday morning the 1st of August – 5ft, clean, cross-off wind, and decent energy. Still a beginner-friendly size, but the quality is there.

Now, the standouts. Sunday morning the 2nd of August is looking like a cracker. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SSE, the period stretches to 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a meaty 970 (strong wave energy). The wind is almost glassy, just a slight air, making for clean, long-period lines. This is the best early call – a true groundswell pushing in with good shape. Just be aware, with that long period, it might be a bit straight at the beach, but the conditions are too good to ignore.

The next big one is Saturday morning the 8th of August. Swell size is 7ft from the SE, period 9 seconds, and the energy is 796 (strong wave energy). Clean with a slight breeze. This is getting into expert territory – over 8ft on the afternoon, so the morning is your window for confident surfers. But the real gem is Sunday morning the 9th of August. Glassy conditions, 7ft SE swell, 11-second period, and the energy is a whopping 1019 (very strong wave energy). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only, but it’s the pick of the bunch. The wind is dead calm, the swell is powerful, and it’s a morning session to remember. Afternoon turns into a choppy mess with a strong NE wind, so get in early.

After that, Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th of August drop off quick. The swell fades and the wind picks up, so don’t get your hopes up for the tail end.

So, for the best on offer: Sunday morning the 9th of August is the standout. Glassy, solid, powerful swell. Sunday morning the 2nd of August is a very close second, with cleaner, longer-period waves at a more manageable size. The gap at the start is about four days of nothing worthwhile, but the second week more than makes up for it.

Stay sharp, and get out there when it’s good.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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S
9
0.9
SSE
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0.8
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.5
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6
0.5
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1.1
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0.8
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12
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10
1.2
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11
1.7
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10
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10
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10
0.7
SSE
16
1.5
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
12
1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
135
90
45
18
18
16
12
101
184
294
311
459
625
449
356
240
930
422
313
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
10
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0
NNW
15
NE
10
W
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SE
10
WSW
10
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15
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10
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10
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High Tide
6:57PM1.51m
7:16AM0.97m
7:35PM1.56m
7:54AM1.01m
8:10PM1.60m
8:30AM1.06m
8:44PM1.62m
9:07AM1.10m
9:16PM1.60m
9:44AM1.15m
9:49PM1.56m
10:22AM1.19m
10:24PM1.48m
Low Tide
1:42AM0.26m
12:53PM0.23m
2:16AM0.20m
1:33PM0.19m
2:49AM0.15m
2:10PM0.17m
3:21AM0.12m
2:48PM0.17m
3:52AM0.10m
3:27PM0.20m
4:23AM0.09m
4:08PM0.24m
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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.

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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