
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, S swell with 1,134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and it’s good to be talking surf again. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a few windows that are worth getting excited about. Forster Beach is the only spot on the radar, so let’s see what’s cooking.
The water’s sitting at 65°, which is about 0.9° cooler than average for this time of year. Nothing to write home about, just your standard winter chill.
The first few days are flat and forgettable. Thursday the 6th has some tiny 1ft S swell with a period of 11 seconds, but the wind is onshore in the arvo, and the combined energy is a weak 74. Not worth a paddle. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th see a little bump to 2ft, but it’s mostly short-period junk. The mornings are glassy, which is a tease, but the swell is too small to do anything with. Sunday the 9th gets a bit more size, 3ft ENE, but it’s messy with a cross-shore wind and a combined energy of 197. Still, it’s not good.
Then Monday the 10th, the wind goes offshore in the morning, but the swell is a jumbled 4ft NE with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is 357, but the waves are too weak and wind-affected to be fun. The arvo is a write-off.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 11th morning is the real standout. The swell jumps to 6ft out of the S with a period of 11 seconds, giving a combined energy of 923. The wind is light and offshore from the WNW, so it’s clean as a whistle. The break is fairly exposed to the south, so it’s going to pick up that energy nicely. This is a solid, punchy swell that’s got good shape. The sun’s out, and the conditions are pointing to some very good surf. The only downside is that crowds are often here, so get in early.
Wednesday the 12th is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops back to 2ft ENE, and while the wind is cross-offshore in the morning, it’s just not enough to hold your interest. The combined energy is a weak 139.
Thursday the 13th is a weird one. The swell is over 6ft from the SW, but the wind is howling offshore at 25 knots in the morning. That’s a strong breeze, and while it’s clean, the waves are going to be blown out and hard to paddle into. The combined energy is 427, but it’s not a surfer’s swell. It’s more of a kite day.
The next real window is Friday the 14th. The morning sees a 8ft S swell, with a 11-second period and a massive combined energy of 1296. That’s a lot of power. The wind is cross-offshore from the SW at 16 knots, so it’s clean. This is a big, meaty groundswell. Forster Beach is a fairly exposed beach, and with a period over 11 seconds, it’s going to break a bit straight. It’s a solid option for competent surfers, but beginners should stay out of the water. The arvo is nearly as good, with 7ft and a combined energy of 1657. The wind holds, so it’s clean.
Saturday the 15th is still fun, with 6ft S swell and a combined energy of 718. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. It’s a step down from Friday, but still a decent session.
After that, it drops off. Sunday the 16th through to Thursday the 20th is a stretch of small, weak surf. The swell hangs around 2ft to 4ft, but the wind is often cross-offshore or cross, and the combined energy is low. It’s not worth the effort.
Then, on Friday the 21st, we get a bit of a late burst. The morning is glassy with a 4ft S swell, a 12-second period, and a combined energy of 554. The wind is light, and the conditions are good. The swell is a bit long-period, so it’s going to be a bit more lined up, but it’s a clean, fun wave. The arvo turns onshore, so the morning is the window.
So, the absolute best on offer is Tuesday the 11th morning. That 6ft S swell with offshore winds is a beauty. The second best is Friday the 14th, with the big 8ft S groundswell and clean conditions, but it’s for the more experienced crew. Keep an eye on Friday the 21st morning for a last gasp of clean surf.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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35 | 48 | 122 | 75 | 75 | 54 | 34 | 46 | 131 | 173 | 397 | 746 | 201 | 263 | 559 | 866 | 347 | 153 | 74 | 71 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:57PM1.43m | 2:14AM1.16m | 3:01PM1.49m | 3:27AM1.10m | 4:09PM1.57m | 4:45AM1.10m | 5:16PM1.66m | 6:01AM1.15m | 6:19PM1.75m | 7:04AM1.23m | 7:15PM1.81m | 7:57AM1.30m | 8:05PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.56m | 8:14AM0.46m | 9:52PM0.52m | 9:26AM0.48m | 11:14PM0.43m | 10:38AM0.45m | 00:19AM0.32m | 11:44AM0.39m | 1:12AM0.22m | 12:43PM0.33m | 1:58AM0.14m | 1:35PM0.27m | 2:40AM0.11m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 6 | E 14 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 10 |
16 | 48 | 122 | 43 | 75 | 54 | 34 | 32 | 131 | 173 | 3 | 4 | 201 | 88 | 344 | 866 | 347 | 153 | 57 | 37 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 5 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | E 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 5 | S 8 | ENE 10 | NE 7 |
35 | 15 | 11 | 75 | 55 | 36 | 34 | 46 | 28 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 153 | 66 | 51 | 57 | 78 | 33 | 65 | 71 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | SE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 14 | S 6 | S 13 | E 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | S 18 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 21 |
23 | 20 | 25 | 9 | 28 | 15 | 33 | 33 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 77 | 74 | 29 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 9 | NE 8 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | W 5 | NE 2 | NNE 5 | NW 2 | WSW 5 | SW 7 |
29 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 397 | 746 | 105 | 263 | 559 | 42 | 2 | 72 | 1 | 44 | 112 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 34 | 15 | 52 | 52 | 107 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 59 |
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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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