Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with 972 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 1.8m 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Forster Beach is serving up a classic spring build-up: a few shaky days to start, a solid window mid-week, and then some real promise further out.
The water temp is sittin’ at 66°, which is about average for this time of year. No surprises there.
We kick off on Tuesday the 25th... nothing doin’. Onshore wind and messy NE swell in the 5ft to 7ft range—just choppy, bumpy, no go. You’d be better off stayin’ on the sand.
Wednesday the 26th morning is where we start to see life. A clean 5ft NE swell with light offshore wind from the west... that’s a window. The combined energy is moderate (285), but those clean conditions make it worth a look for beginners and anyone wanting an easy paddle. The swell direction is NE, and the break prefers SE—so it’s not a perfect match, but in these light winds, it’s still a solid little session.
Thursday the 27th morning—here’s one of the standouts. A clean 5ft south swell with offshore wind from the southwest. The energy reads 388 (moderate), and with that swell direction bang on what this beach likes, the waves will have some shape. Not huge, but clean and fun. This is the best call for the first week.
Then we hit Friday the 28th morning—glass. Zero wind. A 3ft south swell with a long 12-second period. Combined energy is 465. That’s a super clean, glassy morning. The sets might be a bit fat with that period on a beach break, but for a log or a fish, it’ll be a dream.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th see more south swell, bumping to 7–7ft, but with cross-off winds. The conditions stay clean Saturday morning, so if you can handle a bit of size, it’s on. The combined energy jumps to 806–942, real moderate-to-strong juice. Still, it’s a bit much for beginners, and those bigger south swells can be tricky on a beach break without a point.
Now, hold onto your board—Monday the 31st morning. A south groundswell rolling in at 4ft with an 18-second period. That’s a *long* period, deep-water energy. The combined energy is 1037—strong. The wind is glassy, from the NNW. This is a standout. The direction’s from the south, which suits Forster Beach. The only thing to be aware of: that kind of period can make beach breaks a little straight, but with the wind off and the size manageable, this is a serious session. The score reflects it—one of the best in the whole outlook.
After that, the swell drops through Tuesday and Wednesday... not much to write home about.
But then we look ahead to the 3rd of September. Thursday morning: a 3ft south swell with a 21-second period. That’s *very* long period. The combined energy hits 1427—strong. Wind is light and cross-shore. This is promising, but it’s over a week out, so treat it with a bit of caution. If it holds, we’re talkin’ some deep, powerful lines.
Thursday afternoon picks up to 6ft and 20-second period—energy 3298, which is very strong. That’s expert territory and the onshore wind will chop it up, so only for the keen and skilled.
The 4th and 5th of September keep the south swell pumping around 6ft to 7ft with periods of 12 to 16 seconds. Combined energy stays high (1288–2112). The winds get a bit messy, so it’s not perfect, but there’ll be plenty of water moving. Not for the faint-hearted.
By the 6th of September, the swell drops back to 5ft, clean with cross-off wind. That’s a nice, manageable end to the run.
Overall best bet: Thursday the 27th morning for clean, fun waves in the first week. For the long-range standout, Monday the 31st morning is the one—glassy, groundswell, real quality. If you’re a punter, circle that date.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), 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 12°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 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 18 | S 17 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
177 | 408 | 242 | 210 | 129 | 170 | 314 | 469 | 298 | 294 | 595 | 377 | 726 | 891 | 818 | 380 | 255 | 235 | 839 | 708 | 499 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
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 | 12 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 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 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 18 | S 17 | S 14 |
81 | 36 | 242 | 210 | 129 | 101 | 314 | 469 | 298 | 294 | 595 | 39 | 42 | 891 | 818 | 301 | 255 | 202 | 839 | 708 | 499 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 10 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 6 |
21 | 40 | 31 | 75 | 10 | 21 | 57 | 64 | 59 | 129 | 41 | 69 | 32 | 44 | 31 | 226 | 199 | 140 | 133 | 95 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | — | S 14 | N 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | N 11 | S 18 | N 11 | N 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 18 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 11 |
— | — | 43 | — | 15 | 4 | 17 | 38 | 94 | 42 | 40 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 31 | 235 | 65 | 47 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | — | WSW 3 | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | — | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 |
177 | 408 | — | 1 | 44 | 170 | — | — | — | — | — | 377 | 726 | — | 818 | 380 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 94 | 116 | 150 | 13 | 22 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 0 |
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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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