Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. Forster Beach is the only game in town for this outlook, and it's got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. We're starting off with a nice little window of clean, manageable surf, then a solid pulse of energy rolls in for the weekend, but after that, things get real quiet for a stretch.

First up, Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. It's looking pretty sweet. We've got a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the ENE, with a 10-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW, keeping the surface glassy. The combined swell energy is a moderate 350, so there's enough push to have fun. This is a standout for the early part, a real nice, clean session on offer.

Thursday morning, the 23rd, drops off a bit. Still clean with an offshore wind, but the swell is down to 3ft and the period is 9 seconds. It's small, but it's rideable. The afternoon gets a bit more wind, but it's still cross-off, keeping the surface clean.

Now, the real action starts Friday the 24th. The swell jumps up, but the morning is a bit messy with strong winds. The afternoon, though, is where it gets interesting. A solid 8ft swell from the S with a 10-second period rolls in, and the combined energy is a massive 2665, indicating strong wave energy. The wind is a clean cross-offshore. This is big, powerful stuff. At over 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only. It's a standout for the experts.

Saturday the 25th is the best of the bunch, and this is the one to circle. Morning brings a clean 7ft swell from the S with a long 12-second period, which is a proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the WNW, glassy, and the combined energy is a strong 1157. The waves will have real shape and power. Saturday afternoon holds up nicely too, with a 6ft S swell and clean cross-offshore wind. This is the best on offer for the whole forecast.

Sunday the 26th morning is still very good, with a 6ft S swell and a cross-offshore breeze, but it starts to lose a bit of steam. By Sunday afternoon, the wind goes cross-shore, adding a bit of chop.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Monday the 27th of July through to Wednesday the 6th of August, the surf gets small and inconsistent. There are a few moments of glassy, tiny waves (like 2ft or 2ft) but nothing worth getting excited about. The energy is weak, with values dropping below 100. A few days in early August, the 4th, 5th, and 6th, see a small bump of 5ft to 6ft swell with clean winds, but it's nothing special.

One thing to note: Forster Beach is a beginner-friendly spot and fairly consistent, but it's often crowded, so expect company on those good days. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

So, the standout is the Saturday the 25th, with that solid, clean S groundswell. For the experts, Friday afternoon's big energy is also a highlight. After that, you're looking at a long gap of small, ordinary conditions until a minor bump in early August.

Rusty.

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