Nambucca Heads surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

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Nambucca Heads surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nambucca Heads sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nambucca Heads this week:

The surf forecast for Nambucca Heads over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nambucca Heads in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 12th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 12th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 13th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nambucca Heads over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
1
1
4
3
3
2
4
3
2
3
2
0
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.7
E
1.9
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.2
E
1.1
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.4
S
Period(s) (?)1313131314141414131011101010109999816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4955606807691033141113341158506235606452346302154142110106714380
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
20
S
10
S
10
S
15
E
10
W
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
WNW
5
SE
10
E
5
WNW
5
ENE
25
NE
10
NW
5
SE
15
NE
5
W
5
S
15
ENE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonononcross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
crossoncross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:43PM
0.86
3:43AM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:01PM
0.50
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:27--5:25-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282322212217181916202017242320222319242318
Feels °C (?)282224181914151614171816222020212219212117
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Information about the Nambucca Heads Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nambucca Heads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nambucca Heads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nambucca Heads 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 (Nambucca Heads) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Nambucca Heads may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Nambucca Heads, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Port Macquarie, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 89 km (55 miles) away

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