Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Forster Beach (Nambucca).

You know the drill, mate. The first few days of this run are a bit dead. From Tuesday the 11th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves around 2 ft or less. There’s offshore wind, sure, but with such small, short-period stuff and combined energy barely cracking 93, it’s more of a paddle than a surf. That’s a quiet start, no real reason to rush out.

Things start looking up on Wednesday the 12th. Wednesday morning is the first real gem. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we have a clean 3 ft south swell with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy hits a moderate 335. This is going to be clean, lined up, and fun for a beginner to intermediate surfer. The arvo gets a bit sketchy with a cross-onshore, so plan for that early session.

Thursday the 13th is okay in the morning with a clean 3 ft swell, but the period drops to a short 7 seconds and the energy is weaker at 200. It’s surfable, but not memorable.

Now, Friday the 14th is a big day. Morning session shows a solid 6 ft south swell with an 8-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off, and the combined energy jumps up to a strong 685. That’s some proper push, and for intermediate to expert surfers, that’s a great window. The size makes it a bit much for beginners.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are a bit of a mixed bag. The swell stays around 5 to 5 ft, but the wind picks up to 15-16 mph, and we’ve got showers. The energy is still decent, but the conditions are marginal. Not a write-off, but not the best.

Monday the 17th gets a bit wild. A 8 ft SE swell moves in, but with a cross-onshore wind and chop, it’s rough. That’s strictly for experts, and honestly, the setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddling.

Tuesday the 18th is a nice reset. Morning has a clean 6 ft swell with light cross-off winds, and by arvo, the wind goes glassy with a 6 ft SE swell. That afternoon glass-off on the 18th is a real beauty for the crew who can handle it.

But the absolute standout is Wednesday the 19th. The morning shows a 3 ft ESE swell, but the period is a gorgeous 12 seconds, and the combined energy is a ripping 799. That’s significant groundswell. Forster Beach is an exposed beach break, so that long period might make the waves a bit straight and fat, but with clean offshore wind, this is the session to circle on your calendar.

The last few days, from the 20th to the 23rd, offer cleaner but smaller surf. Sunday the 23rd morning has glassy conditions and a 4 ft E swell, which is a tidy little session. After that, from the 24th, it fades into onshore junk and smaller waves.

Water temperature is about 67°F, which is completely normal for the time of year, no surprises there.

So, there it is. The first few days are flat. The best windows are Wednesday morning the 12th, Tuesday afternoon the 18th, and the big winner is Wednesday the 19th with that long-period groundswell. Keep the kite for the 17th.

See you out there.
Rusty.

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