Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.6° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, S swell with 2,031 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 24th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down Forster Beach in the units you might be more familiar with.

The water's sitting at about 67°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year—no real surprises there.

We kick off the first real surf window on Tuesday morning, July 21st. There's a 5 ft swell from the east, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a solid moderate 563. The wind's a light 3 mph NW breeze, giving us a clean cross-offshore flow. This is a fun, clean size for a beginner-friendly spot, and it'll be a great morning.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd is a bit smaller, with a 4 ft swell from the east-northeast, still a 10-second period. The energy drops to 350, but the wind is again 3 mph NW and cross-off, keeping it tidy. A good, solid session.

The next real standout is Saturday morning, July 25th. The swell bumps up to 7 ft from the south, with a 12-second period—that's proper groundswell. The combined energy is a strong 1088, and the wind is a clean 6 mph WNW offshore. This is going to be a beautiful, clean, powerful morning. Forster Beach is a fairly exposed beach, so that long-period south swell will wrap in nicely, and with that offshore wind, it'll be glassy. That 7 ft is getting a bit hefty for beginners, but for everyone else, this is the session to chase.

Now, into the second week, things get big. Thursday morning, July 30th, we've got a massive 15 ft swell from the SSW, with a 12-second period. The combined energy is a massive 8723. The wind is a strong 12 mph offshore W, so it'll be clean but absolutely pumping. That size is way too big for this break—it's expert-only territory. The same goes for Friday, July 31st with 12 ft, and Saturday, August 1st with 10 ft. Too much power for the spot.

The best window for experienced surfers is Sunday morning, August 2nd. We've got a solid 10 ft swell from the south-southeast, with an 11-second period, and a combined energy of 2302. The wind is a clean 6 mph WNW offshore. This is a big, powerful, clean groundswell. The sets will be long and powerful, and the faces will be smooth. Expect long lulls, but the waves will be worth every bit of the paddle out. This is the one for the experts.

After that, the swell slowly eases into the first week of August, with rain showers and fresh cross-offshore winds, but the size stays above 7 ft for a few days, so it's still heavy. Conditions get lumpier by the 5th.

So, for the best all-round clean fun, aim for Saturday, July 25th. For the big wave crew, Sunday, August 2nd is the standout. Just be aware there's a lot of big, gnarly surf in between that's not for the faint of heart at this break.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
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1
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4
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2
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2
1
2
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1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1.7
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
8
2.2
S
10
2.4
S
13
2
S
12
1.8
S
11
1.6
S
12
1.9
S
12
1.9
S
11
1.7
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.2
S
10
0.8
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
459
394
358
305
242
188
143
113
220
392
951
2031
1055
811
699
988
828
511
306
262
118
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
ENE
15
NNW
5
NW
10
ESE
10
WNW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
S
15
NW
10
WNW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
S
10
W
5
W
10
E
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
1:44PM1.34m
1:40AM1.22m
2:34PM1.35m
2:30AM1.12m
3:26PM1.38m
3:25AM1.04m
4:21PM1.42m
4:27AM1.01m
5:15PM1.47m
5:33AM1.01m
6:05PM1.53m
6:34AM1.04m
6:49PM1.59m
Low Tide
7:48PM0.66m
7:55AM0.50m
9:01PM0.69m
8:41AM0.53m
10:21PM0.68m
9:33AM0.55m
11:31PM0.63m
10:28AM0.54m
00:23AM0.55m
11:21AM0.52m
1:05AM0.46m
12:10PM0.48m
1:43AM0.38m
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5:05
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Temp °C
16
17
16
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18
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19
19
14
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Feels °C
14
14
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16
13
14
14
7
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9
8
13
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8
12
12
12
13
13
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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