Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Forster Beach (Nambucca).

Right now, things are a bit flat and average. The first real chance to get wet is on Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. We’ve got a small 4ft swell coming from the east, with a period of 9 seconds, and it’s glassy with a slight northerly breeze. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (335). It’s not a standout, but it’s a clean, easy wave for a beginner session. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops off.

Thursday morning the 23rd is a bit of a letdown – only 3ft, cross-off wind, and the period is still short. The energy is low (181). It’s surfable, but ordinary. The rest of the week stays messy, with onshore winds and small, choppy waves.

Now, hold onto your board – Saturday morning the 25th of July is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a solid 6ft groundswell from the south, with a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1117). The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror. This is a proper swell, and for the experienced surfer, that’s as good as it gets around here. Keep in mind, the long period means better shaped waves, but it can make the sets a bit more spaced out. It’s a standout for the whole outlook.

Sunday morning the 26th is still very good – 4ft from the south, 12-second period, glassy again. The energy is still strong (524). Another clean, fun morning for anyone who’s comfortable.

The following week, things drop off again. Monday and Tuesday the 27th and 28th are small and weak. The 30th of July and the 31st see a big pulse of 10ft and 8ft south swells, but the energy is huge (1775 and 2140) – it’s going to be too big for this break. That’s for experts only if they’re keen, but the setup won’t be friendly.

The 1st of August (Saturday) morning brings back a clean 5ft south swell with a 11-second period, glassy, and the energy is strong (831). That’s another nice morning, but it’s not as big as the 25th.

After that, it’s mostly small and weak surf through to the 6th of August, when another massive 12ft to 13ft south swell shows up, but the energy is extreme (4772 and 7148) – way too big for this spot.

The standout session is clearly Saturday morning, the 25th of July. Big, clean, glassy, and the energy is pumping. If you’re experienced, that’s the one to circle. The Sunday the 26th and the 1st of August are also good, but not as good as the 25th.

There’s a long gap of small, ordinary surf from the 28th to the 30th, and again after the 1st of August. It’s a bit of a quiet run, but that’s how it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

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