Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Forster Beach. This is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly exposed to whatever swell comes its way, and it’s a beach setup. We’re looking at the full 16-day window, and it’s a mixed bag. There’s a bit of a slow start, then a great run of clean surf, a few days of flatness, and then some big, dangerous swell at the end.

The first real action kicks off on Wednesday, July 22nd. We’ve got a 4.3ft swell pushing in from the ENE with a 10-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW. The water temp is sitting at 67.1°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 366, and it’s looking clean. A nice little session for the beginners and longboarders.

Thursday the 23rd drops off a bit. The swell fades to 3.0ft from the ENE, period dropping to 9 seconds. Wind is offshore from the W in the morning, then cross-off from the SW in the arvo. The wave energy is weak (154 and 124). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Friday the 24th is where things get interesting. The morning starts with a clean 5.9ft swell from the SSW, but it’s short period at 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (412). The afternoon is where the energy jumps big time. The swell hits 8.2ft from the S, period a short 10 seconds, but the combined energy is a whopping 2553 – that’s strong. The wind is cross-off from the SSW. It’s a bit of a raw, choppy day, but the power is there. This is getting a bit too big for beginners.

Now, Saturday the 25th is a standout. The morning brings a 6.9ft groundswell from the S, with a solid 11-second period, meaning the waves have proper shape and energy. The combined energy is strong at 1126 and the wind is light cross-offshore from the WNW. It’s clean, powerful, and the best combo of the whole run so far. The afternoon holds up just as well, with a 5.9ft S swell, same period, and light SSW cross-off winds. This is the day for experienced surfers who want some power but not out of control.

Sunday the 26th keeps the quality going. The morning is a 6.9ft S swell, now with a very long 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is very strong (1170) and the wind is light cross-off from the WSW. It’s clean and lined up. The afternoon shifts slightly, with a 6.2ft S swell and the wind turning cross-shore from the SSE. Still good, but the morning is the best of the two.

Monday the 27th, the swell drops to 4.6ft from the S, period back to 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (323). The big news here is the wind: glassy conditions in the morning with a NW breeze of just 5 km/h. That’s perfect, clean conditions. The arvo turns onshore, so hit the dawn patrol.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are a write-off. The swell is tiny, dropping to 1.0ft, and the energy is weak (as low as 58). The period on Wednesday jumps to 16 seconds, but that’s just a long-period sneaker set with no size. The winds are messy. It’s a flat spell, so don’t bother.

Thursday the 30th is a warning. The swell is forecast to be 11.5ft from the S with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2690. That’s a beast of a day. The wind is light cross-off, so it’s clean, but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. This is for expert only, and even then, it’s a high-risk session. The afternoon drops to 9.8ft, still huge.

Friday the 31st is another standout. The morning is glassy, with a 8.2ft swell from the SSE, period 8 seconds. The energy is strong at 1162. The wind is glassy from the NNW. That’s a clean, powerful morning. The arvo turns onshore, so get on it early.

Saturday, August 1st, the swell backs off to 4.6ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (679). The morning looks clean with a light cross-off from the NNW. The afternoon turns onshore again.

Sunday, August 2nd, is a glassy morning with a 3.6ft S swell,

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