Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.57° S 153.02° E

Forster Beach (Nambucca) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach (Nambucca) sea temperature is
19.3° C
0.4° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, S swell with 563 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach (Nambucca) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s happening at Forster Beach (Nambucca).

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. The first few days are all about the early sessions – the mornings are clean, carrying a solid, surfable swell. The real standout is Monday the 17th, where you’ve got a glassy, cross-off wind and a nice 6ft swell from the SE, with an energy of 527. That’s going to be smooth and fun, perfect for a sunrise session. The swell size keeps it friendly for most surfers.

The pattern is clear: mornings are the ticket, afternoons get messed up by a cross-shore wind. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th both have clean, light winds in the AM with chest-high swell around 5ft to 6ft from the S, energy from 527 to 754. The swell period is short (8-9 seconds), so it’s a bit of a wind swell, but the clean conditions make it work. Saturday and Sunday mornings are a bit smaller and less inspiring, but still surfable with a light breeze.

After Monday the 17th, the energy takes a nosedive. From Tuesday the 18th through Saturday the 22nd, it’s a slow, small spell – you’ll be looking at knee-high, ordinary surf. Sunday the 23rd afternoon finally shows a glimmer of life again, with a glassy 4ft from the E, energy around 210 – that’s a nice little bonus session.

The second week kicks off with a good run from Monday the 24th to Wednesday the 26th. The mornings are clean, with the swell building from 5ft up to 8ft on Wednesday the 26th. That Wednesday afternoon is a beast – 8ft from the S, energy at 1608 – but it’s cross-shore and lumpy, so that’s strictly for the experienced crew. Thursday the 27th morning is still solid at 6ft from the S, period 11 seconds, energy 705, and clean off-shore wind – that’s a proper groundswell pulse, but it’ll be a bit wally on a beach break, so look for a bank. The week rounds out with a small, clean Friday the 28th.

So, the standout is Monday the 17th morning – glassy, clean, and a solid 6ft from the SE. If you’re chasing the bigger stuff, Wednesday the 26th morning has the size and a clean off-shore wind, but that’s for the brave. The rest of the time, get up early to catch the clean windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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S
8
1.5
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8
1.6
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9
1.7
S
9
1.2
SSE
8
1.2
S
8
1.1
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7
1.2
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.5
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SSE
7
2.2
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1.9
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8
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1.3
SSE
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1.1
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7
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
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Energy kJ
302
287
395
481
202
163
134
128
261
229
278
516
382
306
326
193
187
140
158
147
128
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
25
SSE
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SE
10
SW
15
SW
20
S
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
5
SSW
15
SE
5
S
5
SSE
15
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
10
SE
10
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Wind State
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
8:34PM1.80m
9:03AM1.28m
9:16PM1.71m
9:47AM1.32m
9:56PM1.57m
10:29AM1.34m
10:34PM1.41m
11:13AM1.33m
11:13PM1.24m
11:59AM1.31m
11:54PM1.08m
12:50PM1.27m
00:43AM0.94m
Low Tide
2:04PM0.02m
3:09AM-0.05m
2:52PM0.04m
3:45AM-0.02m
3:38PM0.11m
4:20AM0.03m
4:25PM0.20m
4:53AM0.10m
5:14PM0.31m
5:27AM0.18m
6:08PM0.41m
6:03AM0.27m
7:12PM0.50m
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Feels °C
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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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