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The beach runs for a long distance, so the best bank often depends on which part of the arc is shaping up.
WSW offshore is the clean lane with SE swell.
Mid push is usually a touch cleaner, but the beach stays workable through the cycle.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
South Beach (Forster Beach)
South Beach (Forster Beach) is the long Nambucca Valley beach arc between the Nambucca River mouth and Scotts Head, a Gumbaynggirr-country shoreline with beach-driving access and a surf identity that is more coastal-rural than town-centre. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for South Beach (Forster Beach) in New South Wales.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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Access is off South Pacific Drive at Scotts Head via the 4WD beach access point; permits are required, and vehicles may not park on the frontal dune.
Watch for rocks, sharks, locals, and crowded sections near the access end.
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