Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for Nambucca over the next couple of weeks. It's a story of two very different halves.

We've got a solid pulse of south-east groundswell hitting Forster Beach (Nambucca) early on. For Wednesday the 8th of July, we're looking at a decent 12ft south-south-east swell, packing a ton of energy (4785) and an 11-second period. That's a lot of water moving, but there's a catch. The swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so it's more of a spectacle than a session for the average punter. The water's sitting at 67°F, pretty standard for the time of year.

The real standout over the whole outlook? I'd have to point to Saturday morning, the 11th of July. Now that's a window worth waking up for. The swell drops down to a much more manageable 5ft from the south-east with a 9-second period, but the wind is glassy. Absolute perfection. The combined energy is a still-generous 615. That's clean surf, no wind bump, just you and the ocean. It's a beginner-friendly size too, so it's a great option for everyone.

Following that, we get into a bit of a lull. Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th see the swell drop right out, with the energy falling to 205 on Sunday morning and a paltry 57 by Monday. It goes from surfable to flat in a hurry. That lull carries on for several days, with the energy staying in the weak two-digit range through to the middle of the week. Basically, from Sunday arvo through to Thursday the 16th, you're not gonna find much to ride.

But then... hold onto your boardies. The second week starts to look interesting again. Thursday the 16th of July morning brings a new pulse from the south, jumping back up to 6ft with a long 11-second period, and it's glassy again (701 energy). That's gonna be clean and lined up.

If you're an experienced surfer, circle Friday the 17th of July morning. We've got a 8ft south swell with a very long 13-second period (1838 energy). That's a proper groundswell. It's getting too big for beginners, but for those with the skills, it's going to deliver some excellent, powerful waves. The offshore wind will keep it clean. Just be aware that a long period swell like this can be a bit straight at a beach break, but Forster Beach can handle it.

The following weekend (Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th) still has some life, with Saturday morning offering up 6ft of glassy south swell (915 energy) for another very good session. The energy then fades through to the end of the outlook.

So, the best on offer is hands-down the glassy Saturday morning (11th of July) for smaller, clean fun. For the more experienced crew, the Friday morning (17th) is your best bet for some solid power.

Stay safe, and see you in the water.

Rusty.

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