Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

Rusty

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