Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, S swell with 2,273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
It’s a slow start, but the week’s got a couple of gems hidden in there. The first few days are messy with onshore wind and chop – not worth paddling out. Wednesday morning the 26th is the first real chance.
Wednesday morning, August 26 – Forster Beach has a clean 1.4m northeast swell, light offshore wind from the west-southwest. The combined energy is moderate at 285. It’s clean, small, and good for beginners. The 8-second period means it’s a bit weak, but rideable.
Thursday morning, August 27 – The swell swings south to 1.6m, with light cross-off wind from the south-southwest. Clean lines, moderate energy at 395. A solid beach break session.
The standout – Friday morning, August 28 – This one’s the winner. Glassy conditions, zero wind, and a clean 1.6m south swell with a 12-second period. Combined energy is moderate at 871. That long period gives you proper shaped waves, more energy, and long lulls between sets – makes paddling out a breeze. It’s beginner-friendly at that size, and with glassy conditions, everyone’s going to be stoked. Crowds are possible, so get out early.
Saturday morning, August 29 – Still decent. 1.6m south-southeast swell, cross-off wind, clean. Energy at 617. A good backup.
Sunday morning, August 30 – Another clean session. 1.5m south swell, cross-off wind, combined energy 856. Morning’s the call here, as the afternoon gets bumpy.
Monday morning, August 31 – This is the big one for experienced surfers. A 1.9m south groundswell with an 18-second period – that’s very long-period, meaning loads of energy. Combined energy is strong at 2307. Wind is light and cross-off from the west-northwest, keeping it clean. But at this size, it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doing. That long period will make it break straight at a beach break, so try to find a point or reef setup.
After Monday, it drops off fast. Tuesday and Wednesday see 1.1m to 0.8m, with cross-shore and onshore winds. By Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th, it’s waist-high slop with strong winds up to 30 km/h – a kite session more than a paddle.
The weekend of the 5th and 6th is mostly flat to small, onshore winds, nothing to get excited about. Then Monday the 7th of September brings back a 1.6m south-southeast swell with a 13-second period, but it’s onshore and messy – marginal at best.
So the two standouts: Friday morning the 28th for the glassy, clean, fun-size for everyone, and Monday morning the 31st for the experienced crew chasing a serious long-period groundswell. Friday’s the one to set the alarm for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
177 | 355 | 242 | 210 | 133 | 157 | 307 | 490 | 357 | 710 | 606 | 349 | 533 | 521 | 310 | 367 | 685 | 1148 | 2273 | 1135 | 599 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:20PM1.53m | 7:03AM1.14m | 7:01PM1.58m | 7:40AM1.22m | 7:39PM1.61m | 8:15AM1.28m | 8:15PM1.61m | 8:49AM1.34m | 8:52PM1.59m | 9:24AM1.39m | 9:30PM1.54m | 10:02AM1.43m | 10:10PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:54AM0.52m | 1:12AM0.34m | 12:39PM0.46m | 1:44AM0.27m | 1:19PM0.39m | 2:14AM0.22m | 1:58PM0.34m | 2:44AM0.19m | 2:36PM0.31m | 3:15AM0.19m | 3:15PM0.30m | 3:46AM0.21m | 3:58PM0.31m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 18 | S 16 | S 13 |
81 | 36 | 242 | 210 | 133 | 101 | 307 | 490 | 357 | 710 | 606 | 349 | 42 | 521 | 310 | 262 | 685 | 313 | 2273 | 1135 | 599 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | S 18 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
20 | 40 | 31 | 75 | 15 | 10 | 72 | 55 | 59 | 55 | 40 | 45 | 36 | 273 | 200 | 180 | 52 | 1148 | 27 | 27 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | — | — | N 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 18 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 20 | ENE 9 | NE 13 | E 13 | ENE 11 |
— | — | 43 | — | — | 4 | 16 | 39 | 94 | 106 | 62 | 64 | 6 | 44 | 43 | 47 | 33 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | — | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
177 | 355 | — | 2 | 28 | 157 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 533 | — | — | 367 | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 35 |
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Information about the Forster Beach Surf forecast
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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