Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the outlook for your local stretch. Let’s get into it.

Overall, the pattern kicks off with some small, clean waves that are fun for a learner, but the real action builds through the end of the week and into the weekend. The standout period is Friday afternoon through Sunday, when a solid south swell arrives with good winds. The best bet on offer is Forster Beach on Saturday afternoon with glassy conditions and a clean 2ft south swell.

Forster Beach is the only break in the mix, and it’s a fairly consistent, beginner-friendly spot with a fair exposure to swell. The water temperature is 67°F, which is about average for this time of year.

The first session worth paddling out for is Thursday morning, 23 July. It’s small, 3ft from the ENE with a 9-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the WNW. The combined energy is moderate (157). It’s clean, but the waves are nothing special—good for a longboard or a learner.

Thursday afternoon stays small with the same 3ft ENE swell, but the wind swings to a cross-offshore 15 km/h from the WSW. The energy is a bit weaker (124). Still surfable, but ordinary.

Friday morning, 24 July, sees a big jump. A 7ft SSW swell rolls in with a 10-second period. The wind is cross-off from the SW at 20 km/h. The energy is strong (1544). The forecast says it’s marginal, but for experienced surfers, this is where it starts to get interesting. Friday afternoon is even better: 7ft from the south, 10-second period, cross-off SSW wind at 15 km/h, and the energy is very strong (1884). The wave quality is excellent for experienced surfers. This is a solid option for the crew who can handle some size.

Saturday morning, 25 July, is still pumping with 7ft south swell and a longer 12-second period. The wind is cross-off from the WNW at 10 km/h, keeping things clean. The energy is strong (1257). Expect very good surf. But the real standout is Saturday afternoon: the swell drops to 6ft from the south, 11-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the SSE at just 5 km/h. The energy is moderate (692), but the conditions are as good as it gets. The waves will be clean, lined up, and fun for a wide range of surfers. This is the pick of the forecast.

Sunday morning, 26 July, holds the 6ft south swell with a 12-second period and offshore WSW wind at 10 km/h. Energy is strong (921). Another very good session. Sunday afternoon sees the same 7ft south swell but the wind comes onshore from the south at 15 km/h, creating some cross-chop. The energy is still strong (975), but the quality drops.

From Monday 27 July, things wind down. The morning has a glassy 4ft south swell with light wind, giving good clean waves, but the energy is moderate (320). By Monday afternoon, the wind turns onshore and the surf goes poor. Tuesday is small and glassy in the morning, but the swell is only 3ft. The rest of the week is dominated by onshore winds and small, messy waves. Wednesday 29 July has a brief 1ft, 14-second period groundswell, but with strong cross winds, it’s not worth it.

There’s a spike in size on Thursday 30 July with a 7ft south swell, but the wind is howling at 25-30 km/h with rain, making it a mess. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session. The same goes for the first few days of August, with onshore winds and rain showers ruining the quality. By 2 August, the swell drops to 3ft and the conditions are ordinary.

The long-range part of the forecast (first week of August) offers no real standouts. The wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is either small or blown out. There’s a 7ft SSE pulse on 4 August, but it’s accompanied by onshore rain showers and a short period. It’s not worth getting excited about.

So, the window is clear: get out Friday afternoon if you’re experienced, and don’t miss Saturday afternoon for the best all-round conditions. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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