Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.8°C
0.0° 

Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Forster Beach (Nambucca) surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with 614 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 (Aug 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach (Nambucca) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 29th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start this weekend, but don’t write it off just yet. The real story is the solid pulse of south groundswell that’s lining up for the second week, with some absolute gems in there. The mix of clean conditions and a proper long-period swell is going to light things up, especially for the more experienced crew.

Let’s kick it off with Forster Beach (Nambucca) . The water temp is sitting at 68°F which is right on the money for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday, 29 August starts off promising. Morning session sees a clean 4ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, light cross-offshore winds, and the wave energy is moderate (354). It’s a solid option for a beginner-friendly wave – clean and not too pushy. The afternoon gets a bit average though; the wind picks up and swings cross-shore, making things choppy.

Sunday, 30 August is your best bet for the weekend. The morning is clean again with a 5ft SSE swell, a touch more energy (599), and light cross-off breezes. It’s going to be a fun, clean wave. By the afternoon, the wind turns cross-shore and the quality drops off.

Monday, 31 August morning is worth a look with a clean 4ft SSE swell and light airs, but after lunch the onshore kicks in and it’s pretty much game over. Tuesday and Wednesday sees the swell drop right down, and we get a couple of glassy mornings with tiny little waves – surfable but nothing to write home about. Thursday through to Sunday the 6th of September is a real lull, with waves under 2ft. It’s flat, it’s poor, and you’re better off staying on the beach.

But hold on, because things change Monday, 07 September. The afternoon sees a bump in size to 5ft from the SSW, with clean cross-off winds. Nothing massive yet, but it’s a sign of what’s coming.

Tuesday, 08 September is where it gets interesting. The morning serves up a solid 7ft south swell, with a 12-second period and strong offshore winds from the WSW. The energy is strong (1245) – this is a serious step up. It’s going to be a big, clean, powerful wave. This one is for experienced surfers only – over 5ft and pushing into expert territory. The afternoon stays clean but drops a bit in size to 6ft.

Now, the standout. Wednesday, 09 September morning is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a 8ft south groundswell, a very long 14-second period, and light cross-offshore breezes. The combined swell energy is very strong (2341). This is a proper, powerful, clean groundswell. At 8ft it’s big, so definitely for experienced surfers only. That long period will wrap in beautifully at Forster Beach, offering up long, well-shaped lines. The afternoon sees the onshore pick up, so get in early.

Thursday, 10 September holds onto the swell, with 6ft from the SSE and a 13-second period, but the wind is cross-shore in the morning and cross-on in the arvo, so the quality won’t match Wednesday. Friday, 11 September morning has reasonable 6ft SSE swell but with cross-on wind. After that, the swell fades quickly through the second weekend, dropping below 3ft by Saturday the 12th as the onshore winds take over.

So, the standouts are the Tuesday 08 September afternoon and especially the Wednesday 09 September morning. That Wednesday session is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit over a week away, so the long-range call is a little less certain, but the signs are all looking good.

For the rest of the flat spell? That’s just a normal quiet patch for this area. It won’t stay poor forever, and the forecasts can always change.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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2
0
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1
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1
0
1
1
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1
S
8
0.5
S
16
0.8
S
10
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.8
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
370
567
340
289
184
167
147
127
127
195
154
114
106
80
51
50
51
53
51
127
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
20
SSE
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SE
10
WSW
5
S
10
SE
5
WNW
5
ENE
25
NE
5
WNW
0
ESE
15
NE
10
WNW
5
NW
5
NNE
10
W
5
SE
15
NE
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
8:46PM1.57m
9:14AM1.34m
9:21PM1.50m
9:52AM1.39m
9:58PM1.40m
10:34AM1.41m
10:39PM1.28m
11:21AM1.42m
11:27PM1.14m
12:16PM1.41m
00:27AM1.00m
1:24PM1.40m
1:47AM0.90m
Low Tide
2:30PM0.13m
3:11AM0.03m
3:11PM0.14m
3:42AM0.03m
3:54PM0.18m
4:14AM0.07m
4:42PM0.23m
4:51AM0.12m
5:39PM0.30m
5:33AM0.19m
6:48PM0.37m
6:26AM0.26m
8:15PM0.40m
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5:30
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Temp °C
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18
15
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Feels °C
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25
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19
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18
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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 16 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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