Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First up, the water temp is sitting at 67°, which is bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.

Alright, so the outlook starts off a bit flat. Monday the 27th of July is where we finally get our first real look at something. Monday morning is the standout early on. We’ve got a 4ft swell out of the south, period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the west. That’s going to be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is moderate at 349. It’s not huge, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Forster Beach, this is a solid, fun morning. Crowds can be often here, so get in early.

The next few days are ordinary. Tuesday the 28th has a tiny 2ft south swell with a weak 80 energy – not worth paddling for. Wednesday the 29th is smaller and choppy. A bit of a lull.

Then Thursday the 30th of July sees a big jump. A 10ft south-southwest swell rolls in, period 10 seconds, and the energy is strong at 3181. That’s a lot of water moving. However, the wind is a cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but this size is really only for the experienced crew. It’s a bit much for beginners. The swell stays solid through Friday the 31st, with 8ft to 8ft south swells, but the wind is still a cross-off. It’s surfable for the right crew, but not the best quality.

Saturday the 1st of August looks a little better. A 6ft south-southeast swell, period 10 seconds, and cross-offshore winds. Energy is moderate at 626. Still not the standout, but a decent option.

Now, the real standout of the whole forecast is Sunday the 2nd of August. Sunday morning is the absolute pick. A 6ft south-southeast groundswell, with a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s going to wrap in nicely. The wind is glassy from the northwest. Combined energy is strong at 1181. This is going to have clean, lined-up waves. Just be aware that with a long period like that, it can break a bit straight on a beach break – but Forster Beach can handle it. This is the session to aim for.

The following week gets messy. There’s a big pulse on Thursday the 6th of August with an 12ft south swell (energy 2600 to 3114), but it’s too big for this break and the wind is howling. Not for paddle surfing. The same goes for Friday the 7th and Monday the 10th – big, lumpy, and onshore. Kite surfers might love it, but for us with a paddle, it’s a no-go.

So to wrap it up: Monday morning the 27th is a nice clean beginner session, but the absolute best on offer is Sunday morning the 2nd of August. That’s a proper glassy groundswell session. Get it while it’s clean.

Rusty.

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