Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.2° C
0.3° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,161 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with S 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 (Jul 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 30th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 30th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about it in feet and miles.

So, we've got a run of surf coming up at Forster Beach. It's a beginner-friendly spot, fairly exposed to the swell, and the best direction is from the southeast. The water temp is around 67°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off on Thursday, July 30th. The morning is the real standout. We've got a solid 7ft swell coming from the south, with a period of 11 seconds, pumping a huge amount of energy into the beach (1101). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the southwest, which is going to keep the waves clean. Expect very good surf conditions. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 8ft, but the wind swings onshore and it gets a bit messy, so the morning is the real window here.

Friday, July 31st, the swell drops a touch to 6ft from the south. The mornings are clean with that cross-offshore wind, but the energy is moderate (793). It's surfable, but nothing special.

Saturday, August 1st, the morning offers the best of the day. The swell is 6ft from the south, and we get a light offshore wind from the west-southwest. The waves will be clean, with moderate energy (622). The afternoon turns onshore and messy, so get it early.

Sunday, August 2nd, the swell holds at 6ft, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, meaning it's a longer period groundswell (997). For a beach break like Forster, that can sometimes make the waves a bit too straight, but it won't be huge. The morning wind is light and cross-shore, so it's a gamble. The afternoon is a write-off with onshore winds.

From Monday, August 3rd, through to Tuesday, August 4th, the swell really drops away. We're looking at 4ft or less, with very little energy (322 dropping to 38). It's going to be a flat spell, so don't bother.

There's a gap of a few days with nothing much on offer, but things start to pick up again on Wednesday, August 5th. The morning brings a 4ft south swell with a light offshore wind, so it's clean but small (298).

Thursday, August 6th, the morning is glassy. The wind is dead calm, and the swell is 4ft, but the period is short at 8 seconds. The energy is low (235). It's surfable, but very ordinary.

Friday, August 7th, the morning gives us a 4ft south swell with a clean cross-offshore wind (297). Better, but still not a standout.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag, with most of the surf being small and inconsistent. The best call in the long range is the morning of Friday, August 14th. The swell is 5ft from the south, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy (553). It's the most promising call in the second week, but long-range forecasts are always a bit less certain.

Overall, the best surf on offer is Thursday morning, July 30th, with that 7ft, 11-second south swell, clean cross-offshore wind, and very good conditions. If you're a beginner, that 7ft might be a bit much, but it's still the best window. The rest of the run is a lot of small, clean but weak waves, so don't expect any barrels.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
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2.1
S
11
2.4
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10
1.9
S
12
1.9
S
10
1.9
S
10
2
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.6
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
12
1.8
SE
12
1.6
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11
1.2
SE
10
1
SE
11
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SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
7
0.8
SSW
10
1.1
S
10
1.2
S
9
1.2
S
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1095
1152
952
783
708
725
614
471
359
984
902
662
310
229
134
25
9
141
250
225
210
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
S
15
W
15
SW
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SE
5
NNW
10
N
15
ENE
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NE
10
WNW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSE
10
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
8:46PM1.67m
9:26AM1.23m
9:23PM1.65m
10:02AM1.26m
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
Low Tide
2:17PM0.39m
3:23AM0.23m
2:55PM0.38m
3:55AM0.22m
3:34PM0.38m
4:28AM0.24m
4:15PM0.40m
5:01AM0.27m
5:01PM0.44m
5:38AM0.31m
5:55PM0.49m
6:20AM0.37m
7:01PM0.54m
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Feels °C
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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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