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Forster Beach (Nambucca) surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
25.4° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forster Beach (Nambucca) this week:

The surf forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 12th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 13th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 13th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.7
E
0.6
E
1
NNE
2.1
SSE
2.2
SSE
2
SSE
1.6
SE
1.4
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1
E
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)988578977777777776666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1016646493956816152271762101922542501951381137765846639
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
15
N
10
ENE
15
S
20
SSW
15
S
15
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
SE
10
WSW
5
SSE
5
NE
5
SW
5
SE
15
ESE
10
W
10
ESE
20
ENE
10
NNW
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrossoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrossoffglassglassglasscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:23PM
0.80
5:25AM
1.25
5:44PM
0.82
6:22AM
1.33
6:44PM
0.88
7:08AM
1.43
7:29PM
0.95
7:47AM
1.53
8:08PM
1.02
8:24AM
1.61
8:45PM
1.11
8:59AM
1.66
9:22PM
1.19
9:33AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:09PM
0.43
12:27PM
0.48
11:20PM
0.41
1:16PM
0.39
12:18AM
0.35
1:55PM
0.30
1:06AM
0.27
2:29PM
0.21
1:49AM
0.19
3:01PM
0.13
2:29AM
0.13
3:33PM
0.06
3:08AM
0.10
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28
Sunset7:39--7:38--7:37--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:35--
clear
clear
clear
cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272529302421222220222120202123232322242323
Feels °C (?)272630302321212121222222212323212422232223
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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 12 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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