
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Forster Beach over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at a pretty standard 66° for this time of year, so nothin' to write home about there. The forecast kicks off with a bit of a slow start, but don't let that fool ya.
Saturday morning, the 1st, we've got a solid 6ft southerly swell rolling in with a 10-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SW at 3 mph, and it's glassin' up nicely. The water's lookin' clean, and the energy is moderate (622). This is a genuine highlight for the week – a proper sneaky good session for the early birds. The swell direction is a bit south of the preferred SE, but it's workin'.
Sunday the 2nd has a bigger pulse, 6ft from the SSE, but the period jumps to a juicy 13 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy (1147). The morning has a light cross-shore wind from the N, but it's a bit cross-y, so it's not quite as clean as Saturday. Still, it's a solid option for the more experienced crew, as that long period will make it a bit more powerful and a bit harder to just paddle out on a beach break like this.
Monday the 3rd sees the swell drop to 4ft, and the wind goes cross-on from the NE by the arvo. It'll be a bit of a bumpy one, so I'd sit that one out.
Tuesday the 4th is a total flat spell. Winds are offshore, but the swell is tiny, just 1ft. The energy is weak (46). Not worth paddlin' for.
Wednesday the 5th has a bit of a bounce back with a 3ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a short 6 seconds. The wind is a clean offshore from the W at 12 mph, but it's a weak, windswell mess. There's a bit of energy (113), but it's not gonna be a classic.
Thursday the 6th is glassy in the morning with a 4ft S swell, 8-second period. It's surfable, but not a standout.
Now, Friday the 7th, that's another one to circle. The morning is glassy, dead calm, with a 6ft S swell at 9 seconds. The water is clean and the energy is right there (496). This is a really nice window for a clean, fun session.
Saturday the 8th has a bit of a hangover, with a smaller 4ft S swell and glassy conditions in the morning, but it's not as punchy.
The next week, from the 9th onward, the pattern gets a bit messy and then blows up. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are blown out by onshore winds. But then Monday afternoon, the 10th, the wind swings offshore from the W at 16 mph, and we get a 7ft NE swell. The energy is solid (578), and it'll be clean. This is a good option for the keen ones.
The 11th and 12th are clean, offshore mornings, but the swell is a bit small and messy.
Now, here's the big one, but it comes with a major caveat. From the 13th of August onward, the swell just goes nuts. Thursday the 13th has a 10ft SE swell, then it jumps to 13ft in the arvo. The energy is huge (2551). For a beginner-friendly spot like Forster Beach, this is too big. It's an expert-only zone at that size. The 14th, 15th, and 16th are all in that 8ft to 13ft range, with very strong energy (999 up to 4305). The winds are offshore, which is a tease, but these waves are just gonna be too heavy and closed out for anyone but the most experienced chargers. For the average punter, it's a spectator sport.
So, overall, the standout sessions are Saturday morning, August 1st and Friday morning, August 7th for clean, fun waves. The big swell in the second week is a spectacle for the experts, but not a safe bet for the rest of us.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 13 | E 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
528 | 351 | 1134 | 1039 | 637 | 355 | 249 | 160 | 26 | 14 | 36 | 99 | 91 | 405 | 195 | 177 | 235 | 436 | 471 | 219 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 10:00PM1.60m | 10:40AM1.29m | 10:39PM1.54m | 11:21AM1.32m | 11:21PM1.45m | 12:06PM1.35m | 00:10AM1.35m | 12:58PM1.39m | 1:07AM1.25m | 1:57PM1.43m | 2:14AM1.16m | 3:01PM1.49m | 3:27AM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:28AM0.24m | 4:15PM0.40m | 5:01AM0.27m | 5:01PM0.44m | 5:38AM0.31m | 5:55PM0.49m | 6:20AM0.37m | 7:01PM0.54m | 7:11AM0.42m | 8:22PM0.56m | 8:14AM0.46m | 9:52PM0.52m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 11 | SSW 6 | E 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
528 | 351 | 1134 | 1039 | 637 | 355 | 249 | 160 | 26 | 9 | 36 | 55 | 25 | 405 | 195 | 177 | 235 | 436 | 471 | 219 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SE 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 9 |
2 | 206 | 7 | 6 | 81 | 35 | 31 | 8 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 43 | 7 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 9 | E 17 | S 21 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | NE 8 | S 10 | E 18 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 7 |
3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | NE 4 | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 10 | — | 15 | 44 | 43 | 99 | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 69 | 0 | 15 | 195 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 0 | 13 | 195 | 59 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
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The above surf forecast table for Forster Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Forster Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Forster Beach 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 (Forster Beach) 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 Forster Beach 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.
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