Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
18.7° C
0.1° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 596 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s see what we’ve got here for Forster Beach. The water’s sitting at about 66°F, which is pretty much right on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The next two weeks are a mixed bag, with a lot of ordinary to poor conditions, but there are a few windows that’ll get you out there.

First up, this Friday morning, the 21st of August, you’ll find some small, surfable waves. Swell is coming from the NE at about 3ft with a short 6-second period, not much energy behind it (70). The wind is a light cross-offshore out of the SW, so it’ll be clean. There’s a bit of a gap after this, with Saturday and Sunday looking pretty average—Sunday morning has a bigger 3ft S swell at 12 seconds (290 energy), but the wind is onshore out of the east, so it’s messy. Sunday afternoon pushes up to about 5ft, but that onshore wind cranks up to 15 mph, making it a write-off.

The first real standout comes on Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. The wind turns offshore from the west at 15 mph, and the swell is a solid 5ft from the ENE with an 8-second period, giving you 334 energy. It’s clean, and the waves have some push. This is the best call for the first week.

Then Thursday morning, the 27th of August, is a beauty. The wind is glassy out of the south, and the swell is about 3ft from the south at 12 seconds—that’s a long-period groundswell, with 594 energy. It’s going to be clean and lined up, a real treat for the more experienced crew. Friday morning, the 28th of August, also looks glassy with a 5ft S swell at 11 seconds (588 energy). Two mornings in a row of glassy conditions—that’s a rare treat.

After that, it drops off again. The 29th of August has a clean morning with offshore wind, but the swell is smaller at about 3ft, and the energy is dropping. The following week is mostly poor, with small swells and onshore winds, though the 3rd of September morning has a 3ft S swell at 12 seconds (404 energy) with a light crosswind, but it’s marginal.

For the long-range, the 5th of September Saturday afternoon has a bigger 6ft SSE swell with 790 energy, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s pretty messy. Kite surfers might find it more interesting than paddle surfers that day.

The undeniable standout is Thursday morning, the 27th of August: glassy wind, 3ft south groundswell at 12 seconds, and 594 energy. That’s the session to pencil in.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:43PM1.36m
2:58AM0.96m
3:42PM1.38m
4:10AM0.96m
4:41PM1.42m
5:22AM1.00m
5:34PM1.48m
6:19AM1.07m
6:20PM1.53m
7:03AM1.14m
7:01PM1.58m
7:40AM1.22m
7:39PM1.61m
Low Tide
9:55PM0.68m
8:46AM0.62m
11:11PM0.61m
9:57AM0.62m
00:01AM0.52m
11:01AM0.58m
00:39AM0.43m
11:54AM0.52m
1:12AM0.34m
12:39PM0.46m
1:44AM0.27m
1:19PM0.39m
2:14AM0.22m
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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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