Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Forster Beach (Nambucca) over the next few weeks.

Right now, the surf is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some solid swell on the way, but it’s going to take a few days to really clean up. The water temperature is sitting at 68°F – that’s about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday morning, the 7th of September, kicks off with a 6ft south swell, but it’s a cross-shore wind and the waves are a bit messy. The combined energy is moderate at 605, and it’s just not looking great. That afternoon, it gets worse – onshore winds and poor surf. Tuesday the 8th sees the swell bump up to 7ft from the south, but with a short period of 7 seconds, it’s not going to have much shape. The energy is moderate at 455, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. Still, the conditions are marginal.

Now, Wednesday morning the 9th of September is where things start to look interesting. The swell drops to 5ft from the SSE, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the magic word. The combined energy is moderate at 409, and the conditions are looking good. This is a solid option for a beginner-friendly wave – clean, glassy, and not too big. The crowds are sometimes around, so keep an eye out.

But the real standout? Thursday morning the 10th of September. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SSE with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 1651. That’s a lot of power. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. However, at 10ft, this is only for experienced surfers – it’s too big for beginners. The same goes for Friday morning the 11th, with a 10ft south swell and a long period of 11 seconds, giving us a very strong energy reading of 3639. That’s proper groundswell. Forster Beach is an exposed beach break, so with that long period, it might be a bit straight and close out. Still, for the experts, it’s a go.

After that, the swell drops off. Saturday the 12th has 7ft, but the wind turns cross and the conditions get messy. By Sunday the 13th, we’re back to 5ft and glassy in the morning – another clean, small option for the beginners. The energy is moderate at 423.

Then there’s a long gap. From Monday the 14th through to Tuesday the 22nd, the surf is mostly poor. Swell sizes drop below 3ft, the winds are onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy readings are weak – often under 100. There’s a small spike on Wednesday the 16th with 7ft from the SSE, but the period is short at 7 seconds, and it’s not really worth the paddle. The rest of the window is flat and messy.

So, to wrap it up: the best surf on offer is Wednesday morning the 9th of September for a clean, glassy beginner wave, and Thursday morning the 10th for the experienced crew looking for a big, powerful swell. After that, it’s a long wait. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a bit of a slow run.

Rusty.

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