Nambucca Heads surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 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
25.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Mar 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nambucca Heads in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 23rd Mar)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 25th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 25th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.9
E
1.3
E
1.7
E
1.8
E
1.9
E
2
E
2
E
2.3
E
2.5
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
2
E
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.5
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
SE
0.9
E
Period(s) (?)9678999101212121211111112111211109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)71661783724925736647551455179713551187970693592549530625273124137
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
10
S
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
10
SW
10
S
10
ENE
5
NW
5
E
15
N
10
NNW
15
N
20
NW
15
W
5
WSW
20
NNE
10
WNW
5
SE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrossglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffoffoffcross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:38PM
1.58
11:55AM
1.16
12:30AM
1.54
12:53PM
1.01
1:32AM
1.49
2:06PM
0.90
2:46AM
1.44
3:36PM
0.86
4:06AM
1.43
5:03PM
0.91
5:18AM
1.45
6:09PM
1.00
6:17AM
1.49
7:00PM
1.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:05AM
0.16
5:50PM
0.14
7:09AM
0.25
6:39PM
0.24
8:27AM
0.32
7:42PM
0.34
9:56AM
0.33
9:05PM
0.39
11:17AM
0.28
10:33PM
0.39
12:17PM
0.21
11:47PM
0.33
1:03PM
0.14
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
Sunrise-6:52--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56-
Sunset--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51--6:50--6:49
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
52582----------------
Temp. °C222122222223222324232428252529211821182022
Feels °C (?)232224242322232425252627262326181618161820
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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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