Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Forster Beach has cookin' over the next couple weeks.

Right off the bat, Wednesday afternoon is your ticket. We've got a clean 4ft swell from the south at a solid 10 seconds. The wind is howling offshore from the west at 12 mph, which is just what the doctor ordered to keep things glassy and lined up. The water's sitting at a normal 66°, so no surprises there. It's not the biggest swell in the world, but for a consistent, beginner-friendly wave, this is the standout session of the entire forecast period. The combined energy is decent at moderate (341), and the whole setup is screaming "paddle out now."

Thursday morning, the swell bumps up to 5ft, but the period drops to a short 7 seconds from the SSW, and that offshore wind gets a bit salty, turning cross-offshore. It'll have some bump on it. The afternoon gets worse with a cross-shore wind and poor conditions, so don't bother.

Friday morning offers another chance with 5ft south swell and a light cross-off shore breeze from the SSW at 6 mph. The swell picks up some decent energy, hitting moderate to strong (656), but the period is still on the short side. It'll be surfable and clean, but not as crisp as Wednesday. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore wind.

The weekend is a write-off. Saturday and Sunday are plagued by onshore, cross-shore winds and rain showers. The swell is all over the shop, and the conditions are just plain poor.

Monday and Tuesday are the same story – onshore winds and choppy, messy surf. There's a pocket of energy on the Monday morning, 6ft at 481, but with a cross-onshore chop, it's not worth the paddle.

Now, into the second week, Wednesday the 19th morning brings a moment of calm. The wind goes glassy from the WSW at just 3 mph, with a 4ft swell from the SE. It's ordinary but glassy, so for a quick session it might be alright.

Thursday the 20th morning looks similar – glassy again, but with a smaller 3ft swell from the ENE. Same deal: surfable but very ordinary.

After that, it's a long slog of poor conditions until we get to Sunday the 23rd. That morning looks promising with a strong 22 mph offshore wind from the west, and a 5ft swell from the NE at 10 seconds. The wind will be fresh, but it'll be offshore and clean, offering up some hollow waves if you can handle the breeze.

Monday the 24th afternoon is the last real standout, but it's a big one – 8ft from the SSW at a long 11 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 3010, which is very strong. This is for experienced surfers only, as it's going to be powerful and a bit too much for the average punter.

The very last call on Wednesday the 26th morning is another clean one, with 4ft from the SW at 10 seconds and a slight offshore breeze. It's a calm, clean way to finish the run.

So, the best of the best is this Wednesday afternoon. Clear your schedule for that one. After that, it's a waiting game with a few promising but less certain calls in the second week, like Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th if you've got the skills.

Rusty, signing off.

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