Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, listen up. It’s Rusty here. We’ve had a bit of a slow patch, but things are starting to move. The next few days are going to be a waiting game, with only small, junky waves on offer. But don’t write this week off just yet. There’s a proper pulse of swell coming through, and the end of the run has some real potential.

Right now, it’s flat and messy. Nothing worth paddling out for. We're looking at a couple of days of small, weak surf with a lot of onshore breeze. You’re better off keeping the board in the car and the wax in the bag until things clean up.

The first real chance to get wet is Thursday morning. The wind swings around light and offshore, cleaning up a small, 4ft southeast swell. It’s not going to be big or powerful, but it should be rideable and without the chop. The energy is weak, so it’s more about getting a few fun ones than chasing barrels. Forster Beach (Nambucca) might be the spot for a grovel session.

Then we’ve got Friday morning – this is where it starts to get interesting. The wind goes glassy, and that bump in period to 9 seconds gives the 4ft southerly swell a bit more shape. The energy is a step up. It’s still small, but the conditions will be clean and lined-up. This is a good chance for the beginners to get out there without too much stress.

The weekend looks a bit messy. Saturday has some size at 5ft, but the wind is a cross-off, which will keep it semi-clean. Sunday drops back down. The energy is moderate, but it’s not the pick of the week.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday morning is looking like the best call of the first week. We’ve got a 5ft southerly swell with an 8-second period, light south-southwest winds keeping it clean, and the energy is solid. It’s a consistent offering that should have some power. Look for Forster Beach to have some fun, workable walls. This is your best chance to get a proper session in.

After that, things go a bit quiet again for a few days. Light winds and some renmant swell, but nothing with any push. Plan for a flat spell from Tuesday through to the following Sunday. The models show the energy dropping right out, with wave heights down around 1ft to 2ft. It’s the kind of stretch where you check the cam, shrug, and go do something else.

But hold on. The second week has a big one lurking on the horizon. Monday, September 7th is the one to circle on the calendar. That morning, the forecast shows a proper groundswell hitting. 4ft of south-southeast swell with a long 13-second period, clean conditions with light winds, and the energy is huge. This is the biggest and best-structured swell of the entire outlook. Forster Beach should be firing with clean, lined-up sets.

The potential is even bigger that afternoon, with the swell jumping to 7ft and the energy going through the roof. But the wind swings onshore and creates some chop, and at that size, it’s getting serious. This is expert territory. If you’re not confident, watch from the sand. The morning session is the one to chase. This is the standout – a proper, long-period swell that will wake the place up. It’s a week out, so we can’t lock it in, but it’s got all the makings of a great day.

The water is sitting at 68°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so a spring suit is the go.

Right, that’s the picture. Get on that Monday morning session, and keep an eye on that second Monday. It could be special.

Rusty out.

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