Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NE swell with 464 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period with NE 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 (Aug 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at this stretch ahead for Forster Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so I’ll walk you through the highs and the lows.
The 16-day window starts off slow, but we’ve got a few windows where the stars align, especially for a beginner-friendly spot like this. The water temp is sitting right around 66°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. The wind drops to glassy, which is a major positive, and we’ve got a small 4ft swell pushing in from the NE. The energy is moderate (239), and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of wind-swell, but it’ll be clean. The conditions are called “surfable,” so it’s not a total write-off, but it’s not a standout either.
Thursday morning, the 27th, looks a bit better. The swell is 5ft from the S, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW. The energy is up to a moderate 360. This is the first real “good surf” call of the run. For a beginner, this is getting up to the top end of comfortable, but it’s clean and rideable.
Friday morning, the 28th, is a real gem. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror. The swell is 4ft from the S, period 8 seconds, energy moderate at 269. This is the cleanest the place will look all week. It’s small, it’s clean, and it’s a perfect morning for a longboard or a foamy.
Sunday morning, the 30th, is another glassy morning, with a smaller 3ft swell from the SSE. The energy is moderate (275). It’s small and clean, a good option for a quiet session.
Looking further out, Monday the 31st sees a jump in period to a very long 19 seconds from the S, but the swell height drops to just 2ft. The energy is still moderate (333). This is pure groundswell, but it’s going to be tiny and fat. A point break or reef would handle this better, but at a beach break like Forster, it’ll be weak and slow.
Tuesday the 1st of September has a similar story: 3ft from the S with a 16-second period, giving strong energy (409). Again, long-period groundswell for a beach break means the waves will be fat and hard to catch. The morning is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a low-energy affair for the size.
The best on offer in this whole run is hands down Friday morning, the 28th of August. Glassy wind, 4ft of clean swell, and a moderate energy (269). It’s small, but it’s perfect. The next best is Thursday morning, the 27th, with a bit more size (5ft) and clean cross-off wind. That’s the one for a bit more push.
There’s a long gap of poor conditions from the 31st of August through the 1st of September, with the swell being too long-period and small for a beach break, and then a lot of mixed-up wind and swell through the first week of September. The spot is fairly consistent, so it doesn’t stay poor for long, but the second week is a real struggle.
Stay safe, keep your eyes on the horizon, and remember: the early bird gets the glassy wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
168 | 144 | 240 | 464 | 269 | 164 | 126 | 153 | 270 | 319 | 195 | 163 | 161 | 240 | 242 | 289 | 314 | 141 | 112 | 62 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:34PM1.48m | 6:19AM1.07m | 6:20PM1.53m | 7:03AM1.14m | 7:01PM1.58m | 7:40AM1.22m | 7:39PM1.61m | 8:15AM1.28m | 8:15PM1.61m | 8:49AM1.34m | 8:52PM1.59m | 9:24AM1.39m | 9:30PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:39AM0.43m | 11:54AM0.52m | 1:12AM0.34m | 12:39PM0.46m | 1:44AM0.27m | 1:19PM0.39m | 2:14AM0.22m | 1:58PM0.34m | 2:44AM0.19m | 2:36PM0.31m | 3:15AM0.19m | 3:15PM0.30m | 3:46AM0.21m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
168 | 144 | 81 | 37 | 269 | 164 | 126 | 91 | 270 | 319 | 195 | 163 | 161 | 240 | 242 | 289 | 314 | 141 | 112 | 62 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | NE 9 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 10 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 9 |
49 | 22 | 48 | 40 | 31 | 75 | 10 | 10 | 74 | 90 | 76 | 55 | 90 | 44 | 50 | 44 | 44 | 87 | 56 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | S 19 | — | — | S 16 | — | S 14 | N 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 10 | ENE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 |
4 | 7 | — | — | 43 | — | 15 | 4 | 16 | 38 | 89 | 51 | 41 | 41 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 47 | 47 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SW 4 | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
52 | 133 | 240 | 464 | 5 | — | 10 | 153 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 390 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 290 | 69 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 0 | 5 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 34 |
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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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