Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,613 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forster Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here with the lowdown on Forster Beach. We’ve got some fun waves coming, but you gotta pick your moments.
The first week has some real rippers, but then we hit a dead zone for a while.
Friday, July 24th is a bit of a warm-up. You’ve got a 6ft to 8ft swell from the south-southwest, but it’s a little messy with a cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (739) in the morning, then gets strong (1720) in the afternoon. You can get wet, but it’s not the best.
Saturday, July 25th morning is the headline act. We’re looking at a 7ft south swell with a 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is a light offshore from the west at 5 km/h, so the waves will be clean and hollow. The water is 68°F, which is about average for this time of year. The energy is very strong (1390). This is for the experienced crew, as it’s a bit big for beginners. The afternoon gets blown out.
Sunday, July 26th morning is still solid. A 7ft south swell, long 12-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind. Energy is strong (1064). It’s clean, but the afternoon turns to slop.
Monday, July 27th morning brings a smaller, clean 5ft south swell with a 9-second period and light cross-offshore wind. Energy is moderate (395). A good option for a smaller board.
Then the taps get turned off. From Tuesday, July 28th through to Tuesday, August 4th, the surf drops into the ankle-to-knee high range. A few clean mornings, but the waves are tiny and weak. You’re looking at about 8 days of very marginal surf.
Things start to look up again on Wednesday, August 5th morning. Glassy conditions with a 5ft south swell, but the period is only 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. Energy is moderate (295). Fun for a groveler.
Thursday, August 6th morning is also glassy, with a 4ft south swell. Clean, but short period.
Now, for the long-range look: Friday, August 7th morning is a real tease. Over a week out, so keep an eye on it. The swell is only 3ft, but the period is a massive 17 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell. It will wrap around and produce super clean, long lines with the light cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong (692). The size won’t get you excited, but the quality will be off the charts.
Saturday, August 8th morning is glassy again, with a 4ft south swell and a 13-second period. Energy is moderate (473). A solid, clean morning.
The best bet is Saturday, July 25th morning for the biggest, cleanest swell. For quality over quantity, watch Friday, August 7th morning. Expect company at the break, especially when it’s good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 878 | 2139 | 1389 | 783 | 563 | 1144 | 1065 | 502 | 332 | 130 | 133 | 125 | 57 | 29 | 33 | 114 | 876 | 466 | 289 | 363 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:21PM1.42m | 4:27AM1.01m | 5:15PM1.47m | 5:33AM1.01m | 6:05PM1.53m | 6:34AM1.04m | 6:49PM1.59m | 7:25AM1.09m | 7:31PM1.63m | 8:09AM1.14m | 8:09PM1.66m | 8:48AM1.19m | 8:46PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:31PM0.63m | 10:28AM0.54m | 00:23AM0.55m | 11:21AM0.52m | 1:05AM0.46m | 12:10PM0.48m | 1:43AM0.38m | 12:55PM0.45m | 2:17AM0.31m | 1:37PM0.41m | 2:51AM0.26m | 2:17PM0.39m | 3:23AM0.23m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 |
| kJ | 701 | 2139 | 1389 | 783 | 563 | 1144 | 1065 | 502 | 332 | 130 | 133 | 21 | 8 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 466 | 289 | 363 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | S 9 | NE 8 | SE 13 | SE 14 | NE 5 | SE 6 | S 13 | E 13 | NE 5 | S 11 | S 15 |
| kJ | 39 | 25 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 85 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 79 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | NE 7 | SE 16 | E 7 | E 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 6 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | SSW 10 | S 8 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 878 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 125 | 57 | 44 | 33 | 114 | 876 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 316 | 419 | 13 | 13 | 116 | 0 |
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