Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
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Forster Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Forster Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 750 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ESE 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 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let me tell you, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely a couple of sessions to get keen on if you pick your moments. Forster’s gonna see a few pulses of energy but the wind’s going to be the story for most of it. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

The next few days are basically a write-off. We’ve got a bit of swell on the way Sunday the 16th, around 6ft from the SSE, but it’s short-period, cross-shore junk. The energy is moderate at 477, but the conditions are just messy. That pattern hangs around through Monday and Tuesday, with waves around 3ft to 5ft, but it’s all cross-onshore and choppy. Not worth paddling out for.

We finally get a bit of a break on Wednesday the 19th. The morning is looking glassy with a light NNW wind, and there’s a clean 4ft from the ESE with a 7-second period. The energy is weak at 275, so it’s not big, but if you’re desperate for a slide, the morning session is your best bet. The swell direction matches up with the optimum for the break, so it should be okay. Don't expect much, but it’s clean.

Thursday and Friday are a step back again, with onshore winds and small, weak swell. We get a bit of a pulse on Friday afternoon, up to 5ft, but it’s from the NE with a short period, so it’ll be lumpy and poor.

Saturday the 22nd offers a glimmer. The morning has a cross-offshore wind with a clean 4ft from the NE. It’s not great, but it’s surfable. The energy is really weak at 139 though, so it’ll be gutless.

Then, things start to get interesting. Sunday the 23rd is the first standout. The morning is looking like the real deal: a clean 7ft from the S with a 9-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind. The energy jumps right up to a strong 804. This is the kind of day where Forster Beach starts to show its shape. You’ll want to be out there early. That’s your main pick for the next week and a half. Because it’s clean and there’s decent size, but it’s not so big that beginners shouldn’t have a crack. The crowd factor could come into play though, as this spot is fairly consistent, so it might get a bit busy.

There’s a down day on Monday the 24th, but Tuesday the 25th is a big one. The morning is looking at a solid 7ft from the S with a 12-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is a massive 2561, which is strong to very strong. This is a proper groundswell. This is expert territory, no doubt about it at that size. Keep in mind, with a long period swell like this, it can be a bit straight at a beach break, but Forster can handle it. The afternoon jumps up even more to 10ft with a 13-second period, but the wind swings onshore and it turns lumpy. So the morning of Tuesday the 25th is the second real standout. After that, the swell backs off for the rest of the week, fading into the 30th and 31st with weak, ordinary conditions.

So, to keep it simple: if you’ve got a free morning, get out on Sunday the 23rd for a clean, fun size. If you’re an expert and want a proper hit, then Tuesday the 25th morning is your window, but that one’s a long way off, so don't book it in stone just yet. The rest is just waiting for the wind to play nice.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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S
17
1.3
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1.2
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12
0.9
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11
1.3
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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159
393
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138
314
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222
128
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567
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
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SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
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15
ESE
15
ESE
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W
5
NNW
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15
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High Tide
10:49AM1.43m
10:55PM1.51m
11:30AM1.42m
11:34PM1.37m
12:12PM1.39m
00:15AM1.23m
12:57PM1.37m
1:00AM1.11m
1:48PM1.36m
1:53AM1.02m
2:43PM1.36m
2:58AM0.96m
3:42PM1.38m
Low Tide
4:37PM0.37m
5:06AM0.30m
5:22PM0.46m
5:39AM0.38m
6:12PM0.55m
6:12AM0.46m
7:11PM0.64m
6:51AM0.53m
8:25PM0.69m
7:41AM0.59m
9:55PM0.68m
8:46AM0.62m
11:11PM0.61m
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Information about the Forster Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Forster Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Forster Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Forster Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Forster Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Forster Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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