Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.0° C
0.1° 

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 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SE swell with 467 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to sit through. The first real chance to paddle out comes Saturday morning the 15th, but even then it’s pretty ordinary. Forster Beach is seeing a 5ft SSE swell at 9 seconds, but with a cross-shore breeze and a bit of chop, it’s only scratching a marginal score. The water temp is sitting right on 66°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Honestly, the weekend and most of the following week are a write-off – messy winds, small lumpy waves, and a lot of “poor surf conditions” in the data. There’s a gap of several days with nothing worth getting excited about.

Then, we get a tiny glimmer mid-week. Wednesday morning the 19th, the wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 3ft ESE swell, period around 10 seconds – that’s the kind of clean, small wave that a beginner could have a bit of fun on at Forster Beach. But it’s short-lived; by the afternoon the wind swings onshore and the quality drops. After that, it’s back to the doldrums for another stretch: onshore winds, weak energy, and very ordinary conditions through the 20th, 21st, and into the 22nd.

The standout window, though, is way out there – Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th. That’s where the real juice shows up, but here’s the catch: it’s gonna be way too big for this spot. Saturday morning we’re looking at a solid 18ft S swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 18461 – that’s strong to very strong. The wind is cross-shore and clean, but the swell is just too meaty for Forster Beach. This is strictly for the big-wave chargers on a more exposed reef or point, not here. The afternoon drops a touch to 15ft, still well over the 8ft mark, so it’s for experts only. Sunday the 30th remains in the 10 to 12ft range, still too big and a bit onshore, so it’s still a pass for this break.

So, the honest truth: there’s no real standout session for a paddle surfer at Forster Beach in this 16-day window. The only day that’s even close to clean and fun is that Wednesday morning, but it’s small. If you’re a kite surfer, the big swell days late in the month with clean cross-off winds might be more your thing. But for now, keep your board waxed and wait for a better forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:08AM1.43m
10:16PM1.64m
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
Low Tide
3:53PM0.29m
4:32AM0.22m
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
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Temp °C
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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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