Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.2° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SE swell with 1,129 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period with S 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up.

First real chance is Friday morning, July 31st, at Forster Beach (Nambucca). There’s a solid 6 ft south swell, combined energy of 1491 (moderate wave energy), so that’s a lot of water moving – only for the experienced crew. Beginners, give it a miss. The 11-second period is a nice groundswell, and with a cross-offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph, the face should be clean. Water temp is 67°, pretty average for this time of year.

Saturday afternoon, August 1st, things get messy. Swell drops to 6 ft from the SSE, 10-second period, and wind swings SSE at 9 mph – onshore and choppy. Not worth it.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, is a real beauty. Swell settles to 5 ft from the SSE, 11-second period, and the wind goes glassy – a dead calm at 3 mph from the SSW. Combined energy is 804 (moderate). This is clean, glassy, and beginner-friendly given the size. Get out there early.

Monday morning, August 3rd, also serves up glassy conditions with a 5 ft SE swell, 11-second period, and a light 3 mph NE breeze. Energy is 585 (moderate). Another clean morning, though the swell direction is a bit off the optimum SE.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Monday afternoon through the end of the first week, the swell drops to knee-high or less, combined energy barely scraping triple digits. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore – chop and tiny waves. A small glimmer Thursday morning, August 6th, with a 3 ft south swell, 9-second period, and glassy conditions – combined energy 200 (weak) – but it’s small and inconsistent.

The real standout returns Tuesday, August 11th. Tuesday morning has a 5 ft south swell, 12-second period, with a cross-offshore W wind at 9 mph. Combined energy is 871 (moderate). The afternoon is even better: 6 ft south swell, 11-second period, and a light offshore WSW breeze at 3 mph. Energy hits 1477 (moderate). This is big, clean, and powerful – for experienced surfers only. The 12-second period gives it that long groundswell feel.

The rest of the second week keeps a consistent pulse. Wednesday morning, August 12th, offers 4 ft south swell, 10-second period, with a clean offshore W wind. Thursday morning, August 13th, has a 4 ft south swell, 11-second period, and a strong 16 mph offshore WSW wind – combined energy 524 (moderate). Friday and Saturday, August 14th and 15th, hold onto 3 ft east swell with 11-second periods and moderate offshore winds, keeping surfaces clean. It’s not pumping, but it’s rideable.

Overall, the standouts are Sunday morning, August 2nd, for everyone, and Tuesday, August 11th, for the experienced crew. The long-range stuff from August 11th onward looks promising but keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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S
11
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11
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10
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10
1.8
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
10
1.8
SE
12
1.6
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11
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10
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8
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8
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8
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7
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11
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
914
646
575
770
612
402
452
458
895
558
362
138
41
22
25
23
63
220
170
171
452
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SSE
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
E
5
WNW
5
NE
20
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5
WNW
5
NNW
10
NE
10
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0
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15
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10
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5
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:16PM1.60m
9:44AM1.15m
9:49PM1.56m
10:22AM1.19m
10:24PM1.48m
11:04AM1.22m
11:02PM1.38m
11:51AM1.26m
11:46PM1.26m
12:45PM1.29m
00:41AM1.13m
1:48PM1.33m
1:50AM1.01m
Low Tide
2:48PM0.17m
3:52AM0.10m
3:27PM0.20m
4:23AM0.09m
4:08PM0.24m
4:56AM0.10m
4:54PM0.30m
5:31AM0.12m
5:47PM0.36m
6:11AM0.16m
6:53PM0.42m
6:59AM0.20m
8:14PM0.44m
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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).

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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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