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Nambucca Heads surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 AEDT
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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
19.9° C
 (Which is 2.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nambucca Heads this week:

The surf forecast for Nambucca Heads over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nambucca Heads in the next 12 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 20th Nov)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 26th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nambucca Heads over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
2
2
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.7
E
0.8
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
1
S
1.2
SE
1.7
ESE
1.6
E
1.6
E
0.9
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)610101212111111111010101079888101212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7149321371773634182843292591621259486221370367316161529511
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
15
ENE
25
NE
15
SW
10
SSW
15
S
5
SW
10
SE
5
ESE
10
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
WNW
10
SE
10
ESE
5
NW
10
ESE
20
NE
5
NNW
5
NW
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		glassoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crossglasscrosscross-
off		offglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:23PM
1.08
8:45AM
1.56
9:00PM
1.05
9:19AM
1.57
9:37PM
1.02
9:55AM
1.56
10:15PM
0.98
10:32AM
1.53
10:54PM
0.94
11:11AM
1.49
11:38PM
0.90
11:53AM
1.45
12:30AM
0.88
12:39PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:10AM
0.18
3:20PM
0.20
2:42AM
0.20
3:58PM
0.20
3:16AM
0.22
4:37PM
0.22
3:50AM
0.25
5:18PM
0.25
4:27AM
0.29
6:02PM
0.27
5:06AM
0.34
6:50PM
0.29
5:52AM
0.39
7:41PM
0.29
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
Sunrise-5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:37-
Sunset--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
---5223-11-22-3-----2
Temp. °C212627231921212122212126212122212325242724
Feels °C (?)182524221921212222232224212222232425252826
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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 12 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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