Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,572 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach (Nambucca) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Alright mate, let’s have a proper look at what’s on the table for Forster Beach (Nambucca). It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there’s one standout window that’s got me pretty excited.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there on the first mention.
The first real chance for a wave kicks off on Saturday the 12th of September in the morning. We’ve got a clean 5ft SSE swell with a 9-second period pushing in, and the combined energy is sitting at a solid 388 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light offshore from the WSW at just 3 mph, which will leave the surface glassy. It’s a good one for the beginners, as it’s not too big, but the cross-onshore wind kicks in by the afternoon, so get on it early.
Now, the real standout is Wednesday the 16th of September in the afternoon. The swell jumps to a solid 12ft from the S with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2006 (strong wave energy). The wind is cross-offshore from the S at 22 mph, keeping the face clean. This is a big one – it’s too big for anyone but experienced surfers at over 8ft. This spot is a beach break, so with that much swell and strong energy, it could be more suited to kite surfing than a paddle, but if you’re an expert with a big board, it’s a serious session. Thursday the 17th carries similar conditions with a 10ft SSE swell and clean cross-off winds, still too big for the average punter.
After that buzz, the surf settles down. Friday morning the 18th offers a more manageable 5ft S swell with clean cross-off winds and moderate combined energy (686). It’s worth a look for a more relaxed paddle.
The second week from the 20th onward is pretty lackluster. There’s a long stretch of small, weak swells with onshore or cross-onshore winds, mostly poor conditions. The energy drops right off. A few tiny bumps appear, but nothing that’ll get a local out of bed. This area tends to have quiet periods, so a blank run isn’t unusual.
Stay smiling.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 320 | 301 | 292 | 372 | 225 | 175 | 156 | 218 | 142 | 85 | 36 | 100 | 74 | 690 | 1988 | 2505 | 1941 | 1696 | 1157 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:36AM1.43m | 8:47PM1.52m | 9:14AM1.46m | 9:23PM1.40m | 9:52AM1.47m | 10:00PM1.25m | 10:30AM1.44m | 10:37PM1.11m | 11:11AM1.38m | 11:17PM0.99m | 11:58AM1.31m | 00:06AM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:30AM-0.02m | 2:37PM0.07m | 3:02AM0.01m | 3:20PM0.12m | 3:32AM0.06m | 4:03PM0.19m | 4:02AM0.14m | 4:48PM0.28m | 4:34AM0.22m | 5:37PM0.38m | 5:08AM0.31m | 6:36PM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 13 | E 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | S 18 |
| kJ | 320 | 301 | 292 | 372 | 225 | 175 | 156 | 218 | 142 | 85 | 35 | 32 | 74 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | S 18 | ENE 4 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | SSE 10 | E 14 | — | — | — | S 18 | NE 12 |
| kJ | 90 | 72 | 122 | 120 | 123 | 55 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 14 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 60 | 40 | 36 | 100 | — | 690 | 1988 | 2505 | 1941 | 1696 | 1157 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 8 | 131 | 2 | 8 | 422 | 2 | 62 | 466 | 7 | 466 | 1115 | 275 | 7 | 54 | 7 |
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