
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,039 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty.
First up, we’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch overall for Forster Beach. The opening days have some pulse but it’s messy, and the real window of opportunity is a bit scattered. The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first real chance to get wet comes Sunday morning, August 2nd. There’s a solid 6ft SSE swell running with a 13-second period. That’s a nice long-period groundswell, and at Forster Beach, the exposure is fairly exposed to the SE. The combined energy is strong (1147), so there’s some punch. But – the wind is light north, which is cross, so it’s a little bumpy. It might be marginal, and the score reflects that. For a beginner spot, the size is just on the edge, and with a little cross-wind, it’s not the cleanest Sunday morning. Still, it’s the biggest swell of the early period.
Monday morning, August 3rd, is a better bet. The swell drops to 4ft from the SE, period 10 seconds, and the wind is north at 6 mph, which is a cross-offshore breeze. That’s going to clean it up nicely. The energy is moderate (401). This is a clean, surfable morning – the best of the first few days.
Tuesday morning, August 4th, is tiny. Only 1ft from the SE, period 10 seconds, energy a weak 38. The wind is southwest cross-off, so it’s clean, but there’s just no power. This is a gap day.
Wednesday morning, August 5th, brings a small pulse back. 3ft from the SSW, but the period is a short 6 seconds. Wind is offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, so it’s clean, but the short period means the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly. Energy is only 124. It’s surfable but ordinary.
Thursday morning, August 6th, is glassy. WNW wind at 3 mph, with a 4ft S swell, period 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (237). Glassy conditions are rare, so this is a standout for a quick session. The waves won’t be epic, but the lack of wind makes it a joy.
Friday morning, August 7th, is the absolute pick of the first week. Wind is dead calm, glassy, with a 4ft S swell and a 9-second period. Energy is moderate (296). For a beginner spot, this is about as good as it gets – clean, user-friendly, and no wind. The crowd profile says “often” so expect some company, but for good reason.
Saturday morning, August 8th, is back to tiny. 3ft S swell, glassy wind, but the energy is weak (124). It’s a small clean day, but nothing to get excited about.
From Sunday, August 9th, through to the end of the second week, it’s a long stretch of mostly small, choppy, or onshore conditions. The swell hangs around 2ft to 3ft, often with short periods or poor wind directions. The energy is mostly weak to moderate (100-300 range). There’s a few windows of clean offshore wind on Monday morning, August 10th (3ft ENE, 9 seconds, offshore W at 12 mph) and Wednesday morning, August 12th (3ft ENE, 9 seconds, cross-off SW 9 mph) but the size is small. The real standout in the second week is the glassy morning of Thursday, August 13th – 2ft ENE, 9 seconds, glassy. It’s tiny, but it’s a glassy morning.
Honestly, the best on offer is Friday morning, August 7th – that glassy, 4ft S swell is the cleanest and most fun of the whole 16 days. The other good option is Monday morning, August 3rd, for a clean cross-off session. The rest is a lot of waiting, small waves, and ordinary conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | E 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1134 | 1039 | 594 | 355 | 220 | 132 | 25 | 26 | 36 | 77 | 213 | 130 | 201 | 241 | 407 | 280 | 234 | 152 | 84 | 61 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
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 | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | E 11 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
1134 | 1039 | 594 | 355 | 220 | 132 | 25 | 26 | 36 | 43 | 40 | 130 | 201 | 241 | 407 | 280 | 234 | 152 | 84 | 61 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 21 | S 21 | E 15 | NE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | S 11 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 8 | E 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 |
7 | 6 | 81 | 35 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 31 | 18 | 31 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 23 | 40 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | S 21 | ENE 8 | E 16 | S 20 | ENE 9 | NE 4 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 16 | SSE 9 |
6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | NE 4 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 |
— | — | 9 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 5 | — | 51 | 77 | 213 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 65 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 195 | 27 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 67 | 195 | 69 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 459 | 35 |
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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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