Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,810 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Forster Beach.
Right now, we’re looking at a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty grim, with barely any rideable surf. The waves are tiny, weak, and the conditions are just poor. You won't want to bother with a paddle until later in the week.
The real story begins to shape up around Wednesday, July 23rd. That morning is the standout. We’ve got a solid 7 ft of east swell rolling in, and the period is a very long 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, delivering some serious push. The combined swell energy is strong at 1355, so there’s plenty of power behind it. But here’s the thing – this is a beach break, and that long-period east swell can make things a bit straight and close out fast. If you can pick off the sets and work it, it will be excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is light and offshore from the SW, keeping the surface as clean as you could ask for. Forster Beach is a beginner-friendly spot under normal conditions, but at 7 ft with that kind of period, leave this one to the crew who know what they’re doing.
The water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual, just your standard winter water.
Then we get another good one on Saturday, July 26th. The morning shows a 6 ft east swell with a 12-second period. The energy is strong at 906, and we’ve got a light SW offshore wind again, making for clean, lined-up waves. It’s a little smaller than the 23rd, which actually makes it more user-friendly for a wider range of surfers. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
After that, things taper off into the following week. The last call that’s worth a look is Wednesday, July 30th in the morning – small but clean with a 4 ft south swell under light offshore winds. A quiet, easy session.
So if you’re picking your windows, lock in the morning of July 23rd for the most power if you’re experienced, or the morning of July 26th for a cleaner, more manageable session at Forster Beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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 kJ | 10 | 16 | 41 | 504 | 1810 | 741 | 299 | 351 | 223 | 138 | 129 | 231 | 185 | 390 | 885 | 1639 | 1254 | 986 | 834 | 784 | 610 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:18PM1.88m | 9:01AM1.28m | 9:09PM1.88m | 9:51AM1.31m | 9:57PM1.84m | 10:39AM1.33m | 10:43PM1.75m | 11:24AM1.34m | 11:27PM1.63m | 12:10PM1.34m | 00:11AM1.49m | 12:56PM1.34m | 00:55AM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:41PM0.29m | 3:01AM0.13m | 2:32PM0.28m | 3:46AM0.12m | 3:22PM0.30m | 4:30AM0.15m | 4:10PM0.34m | 5:13AM0.21m | 5:00PM0.41m | 5:53AM0.28m | 5:51PM0.50m | 6:33AM0.36m | 6:45PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 6 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 16 | 41 | — | — | — | 299 | 351 | 223 | 138 | 129 | 42 | 81 | 78 | 47 | 1639 | 1254 | 986 | 834 | 784 | 610 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 17 | S 18 | S 9 | — | S 6 | S 20 | S 19 | SSE 18 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 61 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 57 | — | 15 | 74 | 65 | 107 | 154 | 146 | 212 | 187 | 136 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | S 16 | E 10 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | S 13 | N 9 | S 15 | — | SSW 7 | S 18 | E 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 25 | 14 | 2 | 42 | — | 18 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 39 | 30 | 65 | 504 | 1810 | 741 | — | — | 70 | 136 | 61 | 231 | 185 | 390 | 885 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 523 | 74 | 22 | 22 | 191 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 69 | 150 | 175 | 195 | 243 | 284 | 201 | 201 | 69 | 187 | 70 | 0 |
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