Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, S swell with 1,106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Forster Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, the first bit of proper surf worth paddling out for is shaping up this Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. We've got a small 5ft swell rolling in from the NE with a short 8-second period, but the wind is glassy out of the WNW at just 3 mph. The combined swell energy is weak at 290, so it's not a powerhouse, but it's clean, and those conditions will make it fun for a beginner session. This is a fairly exposed beach break, and the water temperature is about average for this time of year, so you'll be fine in a spring suit.
The real standout, though, is Monday the 31st of August. Get on it first thing. The morning is looking excellent with a solid 6ft south swell, and the period is a very long 17 seconds – that's proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a strong 1893, and with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW at 6 mph, it's going to be clean and lined up. Keep in mind that long-period swells can break a bit straight at a beach break, but for experienced surfers, this is the pick of the forecast. The afternoon turns poor as the wind swings onshore, so make it a dawn patrol.
After that, we have a bit of a lull. The surf drops right off from the 2nd of September through to the 5th, with tiny waves and mostly onshore winds. Not much to write home about. Then, on Sunday the 6th of September, we get another pulse. A 7ft south swell with a short 7-second period kicks in, but the wind is offshore from the W at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate at 528. It's a bit of a messy, short-period swell, but it's clean and rideable for those who are keen.
Looking further ahead, Thursday the 10th of September is looking very promising. The morning is glassy with a 7ft south swell, 9-second period, and combined energy of 753. It's a solid, clean swell, but at that size, it's moving into expert territory. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it could be a beauty.
So, for the whole period, the absolute standouts are Monday the 31st of August morning and possibly Thursday the 10th of September morning. The rest is a mixed bag of small, clean conditions for beginners, or bigger, wind-affected waves. Expect crowds to be possible at Forster Beach, as it can get busy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 11 | S 12 | NE 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 242 | 173 | 225 | 298 | 593 | 425 | 894 | 606 | 342 | 276 | 500 | 326 | 258 | 286 | 320 | 742 | 1106 | 369 | 339 | 292 | 146 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:01PM1.58m | 7:40AM1.22m | 7:39PM1.61m | 8:15AM1.28m | 8:15PM1.61m | 8:49AM1.34m | 8:52PM1.59m | 9:24AM1.39m | 9:30PM1.54m | 10:02AM1.43m | 10:10PM1.46m | 10:44AM1.46m | 10:56PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:39PM0.46m | 1:44AM0.27m | 1:19PM0.39m | 2:14AM0.22m | 1:58PM0.34m | 2:44AM0.19m | 2:36PM0.31m | 3:15AM0.19m | 3:15PM0.30m | 3:46AM0.21m | 3:58PM0.31m | 4:20AM0.24m | 4:45PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 242 | 173 | 103 | 298 | 469 | 425 | 894 | 606 | 342 | 276 | 115 | 326 | 153 | 52 | 320 | 228 | 1106 | 369 | 339 | 257 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 16 | S 17 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 42 | 15 | 10 | 59 | 86 | 59 | 42 | 41 | 38 | 41 | 44 | 163 | 151 | 8 | 195 | 742 | 26 | 25 | 88 | 78 | 146 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | — | N 14 | S 14 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 19 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | SSW 18 | E 10 |
| kJ | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 38 | 63 | 106 | 82 | 66 | 21 | — | 43 | 43 | 29 | 50 | 28 | 7 | 27 | 6 | 60 | 70 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 7 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | NE 10 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 39 | 225 | — | 593 | — | — | — | — | — | 500 | — | 258 | 286 | — | 313 | — | — | — | 292 | 55 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 94 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 0 | 22 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 52 | 0 |
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