Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.9° C
0.7° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,954 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with ESE 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 (Jul 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 16th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Forster Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a slow start. Saturday afternoon is a write-off – messy cross-on wind and poor conditions. The surf just isn't there yet. You'll have to sit tight for a bit.

Sunday morning, the 12th, things start to wake up. We've got a clean, offshore west wind at 15 mph, and the swell is a modest 3 ft out of the ESE. It's not going to blow your socks off, but it's surfable. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so a steamer is still a good idea.

Monday morning the 13th is a similar story – small clean waves with a light offshore breeze. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW, but with a short period of 7 seconds, it's a bit weak and won't have much punch. The combined energy is only 82 (weak energy), so it's more of a longboard or a foamie kind of day.

Tuesday the 14th stays small and clean in the morning, but by Wednesday the 15th, we get a bit of a kick. Wednesday afternoon sees the swell jump to 8 ft from the S with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is 785 (moderate to strong), and it's clean under a cross-off breeze. That's getting into the range where it's a bit too much for beginners, but it's a step in the right direction.

Now, the real standout is coming. The best of the whole outlook is hands down Thursday, July 24th, in the morning. Forster Beach is a fairly exposed beach break, and the optimum swell direction is SE. The swell is 8 ft from the SSW, but the real magic is the wind – glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze from the WSW. The combined energy is a massive 1979 (strong to very strong wave energy). This is big, powerful surf. At 8 ft, with a short period of 8 seconds, it's going to be a bit crumbly and dumpy, but for experienced surfers, it's excellent. The crowds are often here, so get there early if you want a piece.

Another beauty to circle is Monday, July 21st, in the morning. The swell is 8 ft from the east with a very long period of 13 seconds. That's proper groundswell. The combined energy is 2221 (very strong). The wind is a clean offshore from the SW. This is a big, powerful, long-period swell. At a beach break, it might be a bit too lined up and straight, but the energy is incredible. It's absolutely for experts only. The crowds will be out, but it's worth it.

For the rest of the week, there are a few other decent mornings. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th offer some solid waves in the 5 ft to 6 ft range, but the wind is cross or cross-off, so it's not as clean as the standouts. The swell is consistent, but the conditions are marginal.

The second week gets a bit more mixed. The 22nd and 23rd have some good-looking clean swells, but the wind turns a little trickier. The 25th starts with a nice glassy morning, but the swell drops back to 4 ft. The 26th fades out with a messy onshore wind.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are small and slow. The real action kicks off around the 15th, with the absolute peak being Thursday, July 24th, morning, and a close second being Monday, July 21st, morning. Those are the sessions to lock in for. The rest is solid but not spectacular.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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ESE
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10
0.9
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10
0.7
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10
1.3
SW
6
0.9
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
6
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SW
7
0.5
S
12
0.8
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11
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9
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1.8
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9
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9
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8
1.6
ESE
9
1.8
E
10
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ESE
9
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E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
325
260
154
83
136
73
60
40
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43
72
143
785
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505
335
149
383
602
552
529
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
NW
25
W
30
WSW
20
W
10
WNW
10
NE
10
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25
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WSW
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SW
25
SSW
20
SSE
15
SW
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10
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10
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15
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15
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High Tide
5:28PM1.65m
5:58AM1.17m
6:28PM1.75m
7:06AM1.19m
7:25PM1.83m
8:07AM1.24m
8:18PM1.88m
9:01AM1.28m
9:09PM1.88m
9:51AM1.31m
9:57PM1.84m
10:39AM1.33m
10:43PM1.75m
11:24AM1.34m
Low Tide
00:23AM0.36m
11:51AM0.36m
1:21AM0.26m
12:47PM0.32m
2:13AM0.17m
1:41PM0.29m
3:01AM0.13m
2:32PM0.28m
3:46AM0.12m
3:22PM0.30m
4:30AM0.15m
4:10PM0.34m
5:13AM0.21m
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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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