Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.4° C
0.5° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,349 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 30th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 30th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Forster Beach. It’s a long outlook, but the good days are easy to spot if you know what you’re looking for.

It all starts on Monday morning, July 27th. That’s your classic clean start. Water temp is normal for this time of year, about 67°F. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the south, period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy out of the WSW at just 3 mph. The combined swell energy is moderate at 349. It’s smooth, clean, and user-friendly. Perfect for everyone, especially beginners. The direction is a little off the ideal (SE), but with the glass, it’s a great morning.

Monday afternoon goes onshore from the east at 6 mph, and it gets choppy. Swell hangs at 4ft, but it’s messy. No good.

Tuesday, July 28th, the swell drops to just over 2ft in the morning with a weak 8-second period and energy down to 80. The wind is light cross-off from the NNW, but the waves are too small. Tuesday afternoon is worse with onshore wind. Skip it.

Wednesday, July 29th, is tiny. The morning has a 1ft south swell, 9-second period, energy at 27. The wind is offshore, but it’s just not enough to ride. Afternoon is the same story – a 0.6ft, 16-second period groundswell, but it’s too small to matter, even with clean wind.

Thursday, July 30th, is a wake-up call. The swell jumps to 7.5-8ft from the SSW with an 11-second period. Combined energy is at a very strong 2562. The wind is a moderate cross-off, keeping things reasonably clean. But that size and power on a beach break is for experienced surfers only. The period is long, and on a beach break, that can make waves close out. Beginners, stay on the sand.

Friday, July 31st, is the standout. The morning is the best in the whole outlook. Still a solid 7.5ft south swell, 11-second period, with a clean cross-off wind from the WSW at 9 mph. Energy is a strong 1475. This is powerful, clean, and lined up. The wave direction is straight S, off the optimum SE, but with this energy and offshore flow, it’s going to be the best session for experienced surfers. Friday afternoon gets a bit more wind.

Saturday, August 1st, the swell drops to 5.2-5.6ft, period around 10 seconds, and energy moderates to 604. The wind is cross-off in the morning, but the quality is only marginal. Afternoon looks cleaner with a 5.2ft SSE swell, but not as good as Friday.

Sunday, August 2nd, is 4.5ft with a 10-second period, but the wind is cross-shore in the morning and cross-onshore in the afternoon. Not worth it. Monday, August 3rd, is small and weak again.

Tuesday, August 4th, early morning sees a tiny 1.6ft swell with glassy conditions. Clean but too small. By afternoon, a new 4.2ft south swell appears with onshore wind, ruining it.

Wednesday, August 5th, morning looks decent. A 4ft south swell, 10-second period, and cross-off wind. This is clean and surfable, a solid option if you missed the big days.

From Thursday, August 6th, through Saturday, August 8th, the swell hangs around 4.2-5ft, but the period is short (6-8 seconds), meaning weak, lumpy waves. The wind stays cross-off, so it’s not blown out, but the quality is poor to marginal. Saturday afternoon on August 8th shows a bump to 7.5ft from the ESE (9 seconds), with energy jumping to 933. A sign of things to come, but still marginal.

Sunday, August 9th, is a 6.2ft ESE swell with clean cross-off wind. Monday, August 10th, is the second real standout. A 6.2ft east swell with a 10-second period and very still air (NNW 3 mph). Energy is a strong 702, called very good. This is clean, punchy, and a better wave direction for the beach. Tuesday, August 11th, holds up with

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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0
1
1
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0
0
0
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3
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3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
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2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
9
1
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
9
0.5
NE
6
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
2
S
12
2.4
SSW
10
2.1
S
12
1.9
S
11
1.9
S
11
1.8
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.5
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
287
230
140
58
42
24
19
21
16
1048
1152
1287
843
795
612
480
367
351
263
201
246
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
E
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
ENE
15
WSW
15
WNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
S
10
W
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
10
SE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NE
15
NNW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:49PM1.59m
7:25AM1.09m
7:31PM1.63m
8:09AM1.14m
8:09PM1.66m
8:48AM1.19m
8:46PM1.67m
9:26AM1.23m
9:23PM1.65m
10:02AM1.26m
10:00PM1.60m
10:40AM1.29m
10:39PM1.54m
Low Tide
12:10PM0.48m
1:43AM0.38m
12:55PM0.45m
2:17AM0.31m
1:37PM0.41m
2:51AM0.26m
2:17PM0.39m
3:23AM0.23m
2:55PM0.38m
3:55AM0.22m
3:34PM0.38m
4:28AM0.24m
4:15PM0.40m
clear
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rain showers
rain showers
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6:43
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:13
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3
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1
1
Temp °C
15
17
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18
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19
14
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Feels °C
14
16
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17
14
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13
7
10
9
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11
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12
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15
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14
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13
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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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