Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Forster Beach.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a sluggish start. Sunday morning and afternoon are a write-off – messy, lumpy, and just not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sittin’ around 67°F which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday morning is where things start to get a little interesting. The swell is 6ft from the S with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore. That’s clean, fun-sized surf. The combined energy is moderate (536). It’s a good one for beginners, but it’s not gonna blow your mind. Forster Beach is a beginner spot, fairly consistent, and with an SE optimum swell direction, this S swell is a bit off but still works.

Tuesday morning is a different beast. Swell jumps to 10ft from the S, 9-second period, and the energy is strong (1587). That’s a big, powerful wave – too big for beginners, and really only for experienced surfers. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but that’s a lot of water moving. Tuesday afternoon drops a bit to 8ft, but the cross-shore wind makes it lumpy.

Wednesday morning is a hidden gem. Swell is 6ft from the SSE, 9-second period, but the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s a rare treat. Clean, smooth waves with moderate energy (541). For a beginner-friendly spot, this is about as good as it gets. The crowd factor is “often,” so expect some company.

Thursday morning sees another big pulse: 10ft from the S, 10-second period, and strong energy (1993). Again, expert-only territory. The wind is clean, but that’s a lot of power.

Friday morning is the standout of the whole outlook. Swell is 8ft from the S, 11-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell, which means better shaped waves, more energy, and longer gaps between sets. The combined energy is very strong (1638). The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The only thing to keep in mind is that with a long period like this, a beach break can get a bit straight – but with the right tide, it’ll be firing.

Saturday morning is similar: 8ft from the S, 10-second period, very strong energy (2651), and light cross-offshore wind. Another excellent morning for the experienced crew.

After that, the swell fades and the wind turns onshore or cross-on for the rest of the week. Monday morning on the 14th offers a small 4ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, and light cross-offshore wind – looks clean, but small. The rest of the second week is mostly small, weak, and choppy. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations from the 15th through the 21st – just small, messy waves or poor conditions.

The best of the best? Friday morning, September 11th and Saturday morning, September 12th. Both have solid 8ft S swell, long periods, and clean wind. Get out there early.

Rusty.

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