Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell you what’s cooking here at Forster Beach (Nambucca). This is a beginner-friendly beach break, and it’s fairly consistent, exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting right around 68°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the real story is the surf coming our way. It kicks off Sunday, July 19th, with a solid 10ft swell pushing in from the ESE, but it’s packing a ton of energy (2487) and a 10-second period. The wind is a cross-off from the south at 19 mph, so the waves will be clean, but honestly, this is a lot of water for a beginner spot. It’s more for the experienced crew. That same energy holds through Monday morning, but the wind drops right back to a light breeze, making it cleaner.

Now, Tuesday morning, July 21st, is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to a still-chunky 6ft from the east, with a 10-second period and moderate energy (724). But the wind? It goes glassy. Dead calm. That’s going to be some of the cleanest, most user-friendly surf in the whole run. The wave face will be smooth, good for the beginners this break is known for. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a light cross-on, so get in early.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is another glassy morning with a smaller 4ft swell from the ENE. It’s clean, but the energy is getting weaker (283). Still a fun little session if you’re after a longboard or a foamie.

After a few days of ordinary, smaller surf, things wake up again on Friday, July 24th. A 6ft south swell rolls in with a 10-second period and decent energy (581). The wind is a light cross-off, so the waves will be clean and have some push. Good for a solid session.

The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Wednesday, July 29th. The swell jumps to 8ft out of the south with a very long 15-second period. This is a groundswell, and the energy is massive (3260). The wind is glassy in the morning. Now, this is a big, powerful swell, and the period is long, so at a beach break like Forster, it might be a bit straight and heavy. This is expert territory. The waves will be powerful, the sets will be well-spaced, and paddling out will be a mission. If you’re not solid, give it a miss. The afternoon gets a little cross-on, so the morning is the only window.

We also have a nice run from Monday, July 27th, through Tuesday, July 28th, with clean, offshore winds from the west-southwest and 6ft to 6ft south swell. That’s a solid, manageable size with good shape, especially for the more experienced beginners.

Looking further out, Monday, August 3rd, has a glassy morning with a 6ft south-southeast swell (14-second period) and strong energy (1382). That’s another excellent, clean session for those who can handle the size.

Bottom line: The Tuesday morning glass-off on July 21st is the pick for the average surfer – clean, fun, and not too big. For the experienced crew looking for a proper challenge, the glassy morning of Wednesday, July 29th, is the big one, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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