Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,481 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what Forster Beach is looking like over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a quiet start. The first few days are junk with lumpy cross-shore chop, so don't bother wetsuiting up just yet. The water temp is about 19° and spot-on average for this time of year, nothing to worry about.
You’ll get your first real chance Monday the 7th of September. Monday morning has a clean 6ft south swell with a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s not pumping, but it’s rideable and clean. The wave energy is moderate at 467, so there's some push. Good for a sneaky session.
The absolute standout is Wednesday the 9th of September. That morning is pure gold. Glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze out of the northwest, and a clean 5ft swell from the SSE. The energy is moderate at 395, but with no wind chop, those waves will be a dream. This is the pick of the period.
Things get heavier on the 10th and 11th of September. The swell jumps to just under 10ft with a 10-second period. This is serious, expert-only territory. The wind is cross-offshore keeping it clean, but the wave energy is strong (2067 on the 10th morning). Saturday the 12th of September morning is also a go for experienced surfers, with a clean 7ft south swell and an 11-second period. Energy is still high at 980.
The second week is quieter with more variable conditions. The 18th of September (Friday) afternoon has a sneaky 7ft south swell with moderate energy (1480) and clean-ish conditions, though it’s a bit inconsistent. Worth a paddle if you’re keen.
The last real highlight is Saturday the 19th of September. All day, you’ll find a clean cross-offshore breeze and a long-period south swell at 14 seconds. The wave energy is solid, around 700. The waves will be smaller, around 3 to 4ft, but with that long period, they’ll have great shape and be super fun.
Forster Beach is a solid spot when it’s working, but there are a few dry spells between the good stuff. Gotta be patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1379 | 459 | 317 | 498 | 1402 | 1185 | 675 | 436 | 320 | 2060 | 1878 | 1263 | 2172 | 1439 | 1161 | 1070 | 681 | 1023 | 620 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:48AM1.12m | 5:03PM1.64m | 5:56AM1.21m | 6:04PM1.71m | 6:50AM1.31m | 6:57PM1.74m | 7:36AM1.40m | 7:45PM1.73m | 8:18AM1.46m | 8:27PM1.68m | 8:56AM1.51m | 9:07PM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:06PM0.37m | 10:33AM0.49m | 00:04AM0.27m | 11:39AM0.41m | 00:51AM0.19m | 12:35PM0.32m | 1:32AM0.15m | 1:24PM0.26m | 2:10AM0.13m | 2:09PM0.23m | 2:45AM0.15m | 2:52PM0.24m | 3:17AM0.20m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | E 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 14 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 1379 | 459 | 317 | 7 | 9 | 950 | 675 | 436 | 320 | 151 | 86 | 56 | 1783 | 1439 | 1161 | 18 | 681 | 1023 | 620 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NNE 8 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ESE 13 | E 16 | S 23 | S 22 | E 15 | S 21 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | S 12 | SSE 18 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 14 | 6 | 77 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 33 | 5 | 41 | 240 | 17 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 333 | 64 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 15 | ENE 9 | NE 16 | ENE 9 | E 15 | ENE 15 | E 14 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 35 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 498 | 1402 | 1185 | — | — | — | 2060 | 1878 | 1263 | 2172 | — | — | 1070 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 187 | 120 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 15 |
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