Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,529 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with SSE 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 (Jul 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s talk Forster Beach. This is the only break we’ve got on the menu, and it’s a bit of a rollercoaster.
Monday afternoon is a no-go. You’ve got a 10ft swell from the SSE, but that cross-breeze is turning it into a washing machine. The energy is strong at 2168, but it’s just ugly.
Tuesday the 7th, the swell jumps to 12ft from the SSE. The morning wind is a clean cross-offshore, but that’s just too much juice for a beginner spot. The energy is pumping at 3373, and it’s a solid 11-second period. This is for experts only, if anyone.
Wednesday the 8th drops to 8ft from the SSE, but the wind stays cross-shore and messy. Not worth the hassle.
Now, Thursday the 9th morning. That’s the one. The swell drops to a friendly 6ft from the SSE, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is a moderate 941, and the period is 9 seconds. The water is 68°, which is normal for the season. It’s going to be clean, fun, and well within reach.
Friday the 10th keeps it going with a 6ft SE swell and a glassy offshore wind in the morning. Clean, easy.
Saturday the 11th, the swell fades to 4ft. Still surfable, but not a standout.
Then we hit a quiet patch. From Sunday the 12th through Thursday the 16th, the swell stays under 5ft, and conditions are poor. Not much to get excited about.
Friday the 17th brings a 8ft south swell, but the wind is onshore. It’s going to be messy.
Your second real highlight is Saturday the 18th morning. A clean 6ft from the south, light offshore wind, and a 10-second period. The energy is moderate at 733. That’s going to be a clean, fun session.
And Sunday the 19th morning looks good too, with 6ft from the SE and a longer 12-second period. Clean and cross-offshore.
So, bottom line: Thursday the 9th is your best morning. Clear winner. Saturday the 18th is your backup. Everything else is either too big, too choppy, or just flat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2121 | 2139 | 2927 | 3529 | 2677 | 1693 | 1412 | 730 | 495 | 419 | 653 | 652 | 685 | 517 | 266 | 222 | 280 | 247 | 133 | 60 | 156 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:41AM1.41m | 1:38PM1.29m | 1:35AM1.33m | 2:31PM1.36m | 2:34AM1.26m | 3:28PM1.44m | 3:38AM1.20m | 4:27PM1.54m | 4:47AM1.17m | 5:28PM1.65m | 5:58AM1.17m | 6:28PM1.75m | 7:06AM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:17PM0.58m | 7:08AM0.38m | 7:24PM0.61m | 7:57AM0.41m | 8:40PM0.60m | 8:52AM0.42m | 10:00PM0.56m | 9:51AM0.41m | 11:16PM0.47m | 10:51AM0.39m | 00:23AM0.36m | 11:51AM0.36m | 1:21AM0.26m | 12:47PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 |
 | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | 5:00 |
mm | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | SE 14 | S 17 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 15 | 13 | 387 | 24 | 2677 | 1693 | 473 | 730 | 495 | 419 | 653 | 652 | 685 | 517 | 266 | 197 | 280 | 247 | 133 | 60 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | ESE 13 | — | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 16 | S 19 | S 19 | S 21 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 32 | 13 | 59 | — | — | 342 | — | 489 | 436 | 382 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 151 | 222 | 78 | 28 | 26 | 13 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | — | S 22 | S 23 | S 18 | S 21 | S 19 | — | E 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 9 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 7 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 2121 | 2139 | 2927 | 3529 | — | — | 1412 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 18 | 77 | 156 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 324 | 22 | 22 | 290 | 22 | 91 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
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