Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,350 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with ENE 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 (Aug 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Forster Beach. It’s not going to be firing consistently, but there are a few windows where it could get real good.
Right now, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Monday and Tuesday are mostly weak, with messy wind and only marginal conditions. We’ve got a moderate energy swell pushing through, but the wind is cross-off or onshore, so it’s not doing us any favours. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no drama there.
The first real standout shows up on Friday, 21 August, in the morning. Forster Beach is looking at a clean 6ft swell from the ENE, with a 8-second period. The wind is a light southwesterly, almost glassy, and that’s gonna give you some clean, rippable waves. The combined energy is moderate (422), and it’s a good, solid option for a beginner-friendly spot. Crowds are possible, but it’s a weekday, so you might get a few sets to yourself.
Then, Saturday, 22 August, morning is the absolute highlight. We’re talking glassy conditions, wind from the NNE at just 3 mph, and a 6ft ENE swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is up to 601, so there’s some real push in the water. It’s clean, it’s consistent, and it’s going to be a proper session. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
The following week, things get a bit more mixed. Sunday the 23rd morning has a bigger 8ft east swell, but it’s cross-shore wind and the energy is strong (1097). That’s expert territory – too big for beginners, and the period is 10 seconds, so it’s a bit lined up but still punchy. After that, the wind turns onshore and choppy for a few days, so it’s not great.
There’s a bit of a gap from late Sunday through to Monday the 25th, with poor conditions and onshore winds. But then, Tuesday, 25 August, morning, we get another glassy moment. Wind goes dead calm from the south, and there’s a 4ft east swell with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (473), and it’s clean. That’s a nice little bonus for the second week, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Overall, the best bet is the Saturday morning the 22nd – get on it. The rest is a mixed bag, but there’s enough to keep you interested.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | S 9 | SSW 8 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 328 | 1006 | 537 | 127 | 105 | 211 | 1165 | 181 | 68 | 74 | 385 | 555 | 538 | 202 | 417 | 305 | 177 | 92 | 143 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:01AM1.15m | 6:19PM1.75m | 7:04AM1.23m | 7:15PM1.81m | 7:57AM1.30m | 8:05PM1.84m | 8:43AM1.37m | 8:51PM1.82m | 9:27AM1.41m | 9:35PM1.75m | 10:08AM1.43m | 10:16PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:19AM0.32m | 11:44AM0.39m | 1:12AM0.22m | 12:43PM0.33m | 1:58AM0.14m | 1:35PM0.27m | 2:40AM0.11m | 2:23PM0.24m | 3:20AM0.12m | 3:09PM0.25m | 3:57AM0.16m | 3:53PM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | S 9 | SSW 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 1006 | 537 | 127 | 86 | 116 | 757 | 181 | 68 | 74 | 51 | 51 | 538 | 202 | 31 | 305 | 88 | 45 | 143 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | — | E 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSW 8 | S 21 | S 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 21 | S 20 | SE 6 | S 15 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 4 | 59 | 41 | 84 | 61 | 71 | 66 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 299 | 24 | 67 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | SW 6 | S 18 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | SSW 10 | NNE 6 | S 21 | S 20 | S 18 | S 15 | — | ENE 10 | S 16 | ENE 10 | S 14 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 24 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 18 | — | 18 | 77 | 19 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | W 4 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | — | NNE 3 | SW 6 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | — | S 9 | — | S 7 | S 7 | — |
| kJ | 328 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 105 | 211 | 1165 | — | 1 | 118 | 385 | 555 | — | — | 417 | — | 177 | 92 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 619 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 318 | 0 |
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