Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, straight up, the next couple of days are pretty flat and not worth getting wet for. The first real chance of a wave comes Wednesday morning, 15 July, with a 4ft south swell pushing in—but it’s short period at 7 seconds, so the energy is only moderate (151). The wind is cross-off from the SSW, so it’ll be clean, but the swell is small and weak. From Wednesday afternoon through until Saturday morning, 18 July, we’ve got a building swell that hits 7ft on Thursday, but the wind stays cross-off or cross, and the quality is marginal—it’s just not coming together. Saturday afternoon sees the swell jump to 8ft and the energy gets strong (923), but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy and messy. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle one.

The standout period starts Sunday morning, 19 July. That’s a big one. Forster Beach (Nambucca) is an exposed beach break, and we’re looking at a 10ft swell from the east with a 11-second period—groundswell—and the energy is very strong (2214). The wind is cross-shore and fresh, so it’s going to be a beast. The file says it’s too big for this break, and honestly, that’s only for experts. If you’re not in that category, stay out. The water temp is about 68°F, which is pretty average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday, 20 July, the swell drops slightly to 8ft but the wind is still cross, and the energy is heavy (1545). It’s still a serious wave. By Tuesday morning, 21 July, the wind swings to a light cross-off from the SW, and the swell is 6ft with a 10-second period—cleaner, more manageable, and the energy is still solid (680). That’s a good window for a strong session. Wednesday morning, 22 July, is even better: glassy conditions with a light SW offshores, 5ft east swell, and the energy is moderate (539). Real clean.

The absolute best of the bunch is Thursday morning, 23 July. We’ve got a 7ft east swell with a very long period of 13 seconds—groundswell that’s going to wrap nicely. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SSW, making it clean, and the wave energy is high (1479). This is a classic point-break-style day, even at a beach break, because the long period will give it shape. For experienced surfers, this is the one to aim for. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early.

Friday morning, 24 July, offers glassy conditions again with a light SW wind, 5ft east swell, period 11 seconds, and energy (863). That’s a solid, clean option. Saturday morning, 25 July, is glassy again with a 6ft ESE swell, 12-second period, and energy (955). Another good one. The second week sees more of the same: Sunday, 26 July, has a 6ft ESE swell with cross-off winds, but it’s a bit less clean. Tuesday, 28 July, the wind goes offshore from the WSW, and we get a 3ft south swell, 11-second period, with very good conditions—a smaller but tidy option.

Overall, the first week is a slow start, then the action hots up from 19 July. The clear standout is Thursday, 23 July—big, long-period groundswell, clean, and serious energy. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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