Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
18.8° C
0.2° 

Forster Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Forster Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-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★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s going on at Forster Beach for the next couple weeks.

The first week has some action but you gotta pick your moments. The real highlights land on Tuesday the 11th of August for the everyday surfer, and Friday the 14th of August for the heavy crew.

Right now, Sunday the 2nd, there’s a solid 6-foot SSE swell rolling in with a 13-second period – that’s a proper groundswell with plenty of energy (1147). But the wind is a light northerly making it bumpy. Water temp is 66°, which is normal for this time of year.

Monday the 3rd morning cleans up with a 4-foot SE swell (397 combined energy) and a light NNW cross-offshore breeze at 15 km/h. Period is only 10 seconds, so not much push, but it’s rideable and clean.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are mostly flat or weak. Tuesday offers tiny 1-foot waves, and Wednesday morning has a 4-foot SSW swell but with a pathetic 6-second period (254 combined energy) – it’s barely breaking.

Thursday the 6th morning brings a 5-foot south swell, 8-second period, with a light offshore from the WSW. Clean, moderate energy (326). Not a standout but worth a look.

Friday the 7th morning is glassy with a 5-foot south swell (463 combined energy). Zero wind, clean conditions – that’s a nice dawn patrol. Crowds are often here, so get in early.

Saturday the 8th is small at 3 feet, glassy again in the morning – 155 combined energy, just a paddle.

Sunday the 9th through Monday the 10th is a gap. Sunday has 2-foot junk, and Monday afternoon kicks up a 6-foot southwest swell (490 combined energy) but with a fresh 35 km/h offshore wind – that’s a kite day, not a surf day.

Here’s the first standout: Tuesday the 11th of August morning. Swell is 6 feet from the south, 11-second period (854 combined energy). A light WNW cross-off breeze at 15 km/h keeps it clean. That’s the best quality session for intermediate surfers all week. Just note, that long period at a beach break can make it a bit straight – but still, it’s good. Beginners might find 6 feet a bit much.

Thursday the 13th offers a 5-foot southwest swell but with a choppy cross-shore.

Now, Friday the 14th of August morning – experts only. We’ve got an 8-foot SSW swell, 10-second period, glassy (2304 combined energy). That’s a heavy session with no wind, clean faces, but at that size, you better know what you’re doing. Crowds can be an issue here often, so plan accordingly.

Into week two, Saturday the 15th morning is a monster 15-foot southerly swell with a 13-second period (12379 combined energy). That’s way too big for this break – skip it. Sunday the 16th morning drops to a still-big 8-foot SSE swell, 11-second period (1421 combined energy), with a light cross-off breeze. Clean, but only for experts.

The rest of the period fades out with smaller, messier waves.

Bottom line: hit Tuesday the 11th of August morning for the best all-around clean surf, and if you’ve got the skills, Friday the 14th of August morning is the big-wave session. Crowds are a factor, so don’t sleep in.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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594
355
220
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132
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305
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522
444
357
241
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66
112
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
NNW
20
NE
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WNW
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High Tide
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
4:09PM1.57m
Low Tide
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
9:26AM0.48m
11:14PM0.43m
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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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