Nambucca Heads surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 26 Dec 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
22.7° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Tuesday (Dec 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nambucca Heads in the next 12 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 30th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 31st Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 31st Dec)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
3
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
2
4
0
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
S
1.9
S
2
SSE
1.9
S
1.4
SSE
1.3
S
1.8
S
2.5
SSE
2.5
S
2
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.8
SE
1.8
SE
1.5
SE
2
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.3
SE
1.9
SE
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
Period(s) (?)101211111010109101099999141312121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)514959899813394326656104111706837456015285643591495138315691007488338
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
S
15
ESE
10
SW
25
S
40
SSE
15
SW
25
S
25
SSE
10
WSW
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
NNW
5
ENE
25
SE
15
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:56PM
1.43
1:58AM
1.07
1:46PM
1.34
3:00AM
1.15
2:46PM
1.24
4:02AM
1.27
3:54PM
1.15
5:03AM
1.40
5:06PM
1.09
6:02AM
1.55
6:15PM
1.06
6:57AM
1.68
7:19PM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:45PM
0.16
7:30AM
0.44
8:32PM
0.16
8:45AM
0.47
9:23PM
0.15
10:09AM
0.45
10:17PM
0.15
11:29AM
0.37
11:14PM
0.14
12:41PM
0.26
12:10AM
0.11
1:43PM
0.14
1:05AM
0.08
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Sunrise5:43--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:48--
Sunset-7:51--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52-
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
234--------------22--
Temp. °C171816192120212221222221202221292823202121
Feels °C (?)151713171818161615171718192020292623191818
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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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