
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 750 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 16 | S 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
273 | 293 | 261 | 203 | 538 | 358 | 427 | 213 | 316 | 384 | 323 | 131 | 167 | 299 | 310 | 336 | 334 | 299 | 256 | 115 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:05PM1.84m | 8:43AM1.37m | 8:51PM1.82m | 9:27AM1.41m | 9:35PM1.75m | 10:08AM1.43m | 10:16PM1.64m | 10:49AM1.43m | 10:55PM1.51m | 11:30AM1.42m | 11:34PM1.37m | 12:12PM1.39m | 00:15AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:40AM0.11m | 2:23PM0.24m | 3:20AM0.12m | 3:09PM0.25m | 3:57AM0.16m | 3:53PM0.29m | 4:32AM0.22m | 4:37PM0.37m | 5:06AM0.30m | 5:22PM0.46m | 5:39AM0.38m | 6:12PM0.55m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 10 | S 19 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 7 |
273 | 74 | 50 | 50 | 538 | 260 | 325 | 213 | 31 | 116 | 323 | 124 | 167 | 90 | 151 | 104 | 39 | 97 | 58 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NNE 7 | S 21 | S 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 15 | ENE 10 | S 17 | SE 5 | S 15 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 7 |
68 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 46 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 18 | 31 | 149 | 30 | 113 | 102 | 20 | 39 | 43 | 17 | 16 | 115 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | S 17 | N 11 | S 20 | S 18 | S 20 | S 17 | S 14 | S 20 | SSW 13 | ENE 10 | S 16 | ENE 10 | S 18 | — | — | SE 11 | E 15 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 |
4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 60 | 31 | 34 | 19 | 131 | 20 | 25 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 33 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | S 7 | — | S 8 | S 9 | — | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — |
— | 293 | 261 | 203 | — | 358 | 427 | — | 316 | 384 | — | — | 55 | 299 | 310 | 336 | 334 | 299 | 256 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 150 | 0 | 22 | 69 | 137 | 137 | 318 | 137 | 137 | 324 | 5 |
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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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