Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 20 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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, S swell with 1,979 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 21st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for your local stretch. Right now, we've got a bit of a slow start, but the second week is looking like it's got some real teeth. Let's get into it.

The first few days are pretty quiet. Monday the 20th has a bit of a messy 7ft east swell running, but the onshore breeze is killing it, so we're not really on. It's a bit of a wait before we get anything worth paddling out for.

The first real sign of life comes on Tuesday morning, the 21st. Forster Beach is waking up to a clean 5ft east swell with a nice 10-second period, and that light north-west cross-offshore breeze will have the lines looking tidy. The combined energy is moderate (563), so it's got a bit of push. This is a solid option for the beginner crew.

Wednesday morning, the 22nd, is a similar story. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the east-northeast, but with a light west-northwest cross-offshore wind, it's still clean and fun. The energy is a bit weaker (361), but it's a good session for a learner.

Thursday the 23rd is a bit of a down day. The swell is under 3ft, and while the wind is okay, the energy is low (154). It's surfable, but you won't be kicking yourself if you miss it.

Friday the 24th sees a bit of a pulse from the south. The morning is a bit wonky, but the afternoon brings a 7ft south swell at 10 seconds. The cross-offshore wind is okay, but the energy is chunky (788) and the forecast is a bit iffy on the quality. It's worth a look, but don't expect perfection.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Saturday, July 25th, is the standout session of this first week. Forster Beach is going to be firing. We've got a solid 7ft south swell, a 13-second period, and a light westerly offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (1332), and the forecast is calling for *very good* conditions. The offshore breeze will have waves peeling cleanly. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This one is for the experienced crew, as 7ft plus a long period can be a handful.

Sunday the 26th is still good in the morning, with a 6ft south swell and a 12-second period, but the wind swings to a cross-offshore, so it's not quite as clean as Saturday. The energy is still high (916). The afternoon gets a bit choppy, so get your session in early.

The following week starts to run out of puff. Monday the 27th drops to 4ft, and by Tuesday the 28th it's down to 2ft. The energy is very weak (119). Wednesday the 29th is almost flat in the morning, but the afternoon is a sneaky one. There's a 5ft glassy south-west swell, but it's a short 7-second period. It'll be clean, but soft.

The real firecracker is Thursday, July 30th. The morning session at Forster Beach is looking like the best on offer in the entire forecast. We're talking a 6ft south swell with an 11-second period, light north-west cross-offshore winds, and the combined energy is a massive 1424. The forecast is calling for *excellent* conditions for experienced surfers. This is a long-period groundswell, so it will have plenty of power. It's a bit of a long-range call, so it's promising but not locked in.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August settle back into a clean, fun 5ft to 4ft south swell with offshore winds. Good for a paddle, but nothing to get too excited about.

Sunday, August 2nd, is a bit of a write-off. The swell is up to 6ft, but the northerly cross-shore wind will chop it up. The energy is high (1272), but it's not worth the crowd. Monday the 3rd is clean again, but small.

The final note is Tuesday, August 4th. This is a warning. The morning shows a 10ft south swell with a 12-second period and a light offshore wind. The combined energy is extreme (2621). This is *excellent* for experts only. Anyone else should stay on the beach. The afternoon is a bit of a mess with the wind, but the morning session is a monster. That's a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Alright, that's the juice. Stay safe out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
24
Saturday
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Sunday
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2
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
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4
3
3
1
3
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
11
1.7
ENE
10
1.5
E
10
1.3
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
0.8
ENE
8
1.5
S
8
2
S
10
1.9
S
12
2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.7
S
11
1.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
901
610
459
342
358
305
242
188
143
113
80
316
740
952
1305
816
625
902
701
441
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
NW
5
NW
15
ENE
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
S
10
NW
10
W
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
W
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
High Tide
00:55AM1.35m
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
Low Tide
6:45PM0.59m
7:13AM0.44m
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
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Temp °C
16
15
16
17
16
18
18
16
19
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14
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Feels °C
15
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15
7
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10
8
13
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14
13
11
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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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