Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for your local stretch. Right now, we've got a bit of a slow start, but the second week is looking like it's got some real teeth. Let's get into it.

The first few days are pretty quiet. Monday the 20th has a bit of a messy 7ft east swell running, but the onshore breeze is killing it, so we're not really on. It's a bit of a wait before we get anything worth paddling out for.

The first real sign of life comes on Tuesday morning, the 21st. Forster Beach is waking up to a clean 5ft east swell with a nice 10-second period, and that light north-west cross-offshore breeze will have the lines looking tidy. The combined energy is moderate (563), so it's got a bit of push. This is a solid option for the beginner crew.

Wednesday morning, the 22nd, is a similar story. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the east-northeast, but with a light west-northwest cross-offshore wind, it's still clean and fun. The energy is a bit weaker (361), but it's a good session for a learner.

Thursday the 23rd is a bit of a down day. The swell is under 3ft, and while the wind is okay, the energy is low (154). It's surfable, but you won't be kicking yourself if you miss it.

Friday the 24th sees a bit of a pulse from the south. The morning is a bit wonky, but the afternoon brings a 7ft south swell at 10 seconds. The cross-offshore wind is okay, but the energy is chunky (788) and the forecast is a bit iffy on the quality. It's worth a look, but don't expect perfection.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Saturday, July 25th, is the standout session of this first week. Forster Beach is going to be firing. We've got a solid 7ft south swell, a 13-second period, and a light westerly offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (1332), and the forecast is calling for *very good* conditions. The offshore breeze will have waves peeling cleanly. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This one is for the experienced crew, as 7ft plus a long period can be a handful.

Sunday the 26th is still good in the morning, with a 6ft south swell and a 12-second period, but the wind swings to a cross-offshore, so it's not quite as clean as Saturday. The energy is still high (916). The afternoon gets a bit choppy, so get your session in early.

The following week starts to run out of puff. Monday the 27th drops to 4ft, and by Tuesday the 28th it's down to 2ft. The energy is very weak (119). Wednesday the 29th is almost flat in the morning, but the afternoon is a sneaky one. There's a 5ft glassy south-west swell, but it's a short 7-second period. It'll be clean, but soft.

The real firecracker is Thursday, July 30th. The morning session at Forster Beach is looking like the best on offer in the entire forecast. We're talking a 6ft south swell with an 11-second period, light north-west cross-offshore winds, and the combined energy is a massive 1424. The forecast is calling for *excellent* conditions for experienced surfers. This is a long-period groundswell, so it will have plenty of power. It's a bit of a long-range call, so it's promising but not locked in.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August settle back into a clean, fun 5ft to 4ft south swell with offshore winds. Good for a paddle, but nothing to get too excited about.

Sunday, August 2nd, is a bit of a write-off. The swell is up to 6ft, but the northerly cross-shore wind will chop it up. The energy is high (1272), but it's not worth the crowd. Monday the 3rd is clean again, but small.

The final note is Tuesday, August 4th. This is a warning. The morning shows a 10ft south swell with a 12-second period and a light offshore wind. The combined energy is extreme (2621). This is *excellent* for experts only. Anyone else should stay on the beach. The afternoon is a bit of a mess with the wind, but the morning session is a monster. That's a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Alright, that's the juice. Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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