Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Sep 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Looking at the next couple of weeks around Forster Beach, and honestly, it's a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some solid energy coming through, but the wind and conditions are going to be the decider. There's a bit of a gap right at the start, so we're not really getting into it until Wednesday morning.
The first proper window opens up on Wednesday the 9th of September. That morning we're looking at a clean 5.2ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is glassy – dead calm from the north – which is a huge plus. The water temp is sitting at 67.5°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. The combined energy is moderate at 383, so it's got a bit of push. This is a good one for the beginners, as the size is friendly and the conditions will be silky. Expect a few people around though, as it can get a bit busy.
Then things get a bit rowdy. Thursday the 10th of September brings a solid 9.8ft swell from the S, with a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps right up to 2110, which is strong. That's expert territory, mate. The wind is cross-off from the SSW, so it'll be clean, but that size is no joke. The periods are in the groundswell range, so there'll be a bit of wait between sets, but the waves will have real punch.
Friday the 11th of September is still hanging in there with a 8.2ft S swell and a 10-second period. The energy is still strong at 1454, and the wind stays cross-off from the SSW. It's still a big, powerful wave, so only for the experienced crew.
After that, it drops off quickly. From the 12th through to the 15th, we're looking at a lot of onshore wind and small, messy surf. The energy drops through the 100s and 200s, which is weak. It's a bit of a write-off for a few days there.
The next real standout is on Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning glass off is back, with a light wind from the SSE. The swell is a solid 6.6ft from the S, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 714. It's a decent size, so it's more for the intermediate to advanced surfers, but the glassy conditions will make it absolutely beautiful. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
The final bit of hope comes on Saturday the 19th of September. The afternoon has a 4.3ft NE swell with a 6-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NNW. The energy is only 317, so it's small, but it will be clean and fun for the logs or a soft top. Beyond that, it's a whole lot of nothing for the rest of the window.
So, the standout for me is that Wednesday the 16th morning – glassy conditions on a 6.6ft S swell. That's the one. The Wednesday the 9th morning is a close second for the beginners.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1190 | 929 | 547 | 371 | 324 | 1884 | 1969 | 1688 | 2112 | 1430 | 1086 | 657 | 611 | 743 | 467 | 225 | 184 | 143 | 259 | 175 | 112 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:04PM1.71m | 6:50AM1.31m | 6:57PM1.74m | 7:36AM1.40m | 7:45PM1.73m | 8:18AM1.46m | 8:27PM1.68m | 8:56AM1.51m | 9:07PM1.59m | 9:34AM1.52m | 9:45PM1.48m | 10:11AM1.52m | 10:22PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39AM0.41m | 00:51AM0.19m | 12:35PM0.32m | 1:32AM0.15m | 1:24PM0.26m | 2:10AM0.13m | 2:09PM0.23m | 2:45AM0.15m | 2:52PM0.24m | 3:17AM0.20m | 3:33PM0.28m | 3:48AM0.26m | 4:15PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 23 | S 18 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 9 | 929 | 547 | 371 | 33 | 79 | 38 | 377 | 240 | 1430 | 1086 | 657 | 611 | 743 | 467 | 221 | 184 | 143 | 259 | 175 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 23 | SE 9 | E 15 | E 14 | ENE 13 | S 13 | SSE 18 | S 18 | S 20 | S 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | NE 5 | ENE 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 95 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 31 | 67 | 169 | 388 | 225 | 86 | 63 | 14 | 15 | 112 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 15 | E 17 | E 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 21 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 16 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | — | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 1190 | — | — | — | 324 | 1884 | 1969 | 1688 | 2112 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 35 | 59 | 25 | 47 | 91 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 289 | 107 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 69 | 13 | 52 | 137 | 0 | 15 | 195 | 35 | 15 | 258 | 0 |
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