Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Forster Beach.

The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid early pulse, but then a long stretch of average to poor conditions before a better window appears in the second week. The water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The standout is Wednesday, July 15th, especially the afternoon. We’ve got a solid 8ft south swell, with a period of 10 seconds, pushing a lot of energy into the beach (1275). It’s a cross-offshore wind, so the sets will be powerful and clean. This is a beginner-friendly break, so 8ft is getting into expert territory. It’s best for the more experienced crew. The swell direction is south, but Forster is optimised for a south-east swell, so it’s not a perfect match, but the size and wind should still make for some rippable, punchy waves. Expect crowds likely.

The second best window is Tuesday, July 21st. It’s a much smaller day, with 4ft from the east-northeast, but the wind is dead calm, glassy conditions in the morning. It’s a bit weaker on energy (292), but clean, small waves are perfect for a longboard or a funboard. This is a good one for the beginners or anyone wanting a stress-free paddle.

For the rest of the first week and into the second, the pattern is grim. From Monday the 13th right through to Monday the 20th, the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is either tiny, short-period, or just messy. There’s a 7ft day on the 16th, but the wind is too strong and cross-off, making it lumpy. Not recommended.

After the 21st, it goes quiet again. A few small, clean mornings on the 24th and 26th but with very little height (2ft to 2ft). The real hope is the last couple of days of the window. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th look promising. On the 27th, we’ve got a 7ft south swell, with a clean, moderate offshore wind from the west-southwest. That’s a nice setup for a solid, hollow beach break, but again, this is a beginner spot, so watch your limits. Energy is strong (628). The 28th has a smaller 6ft south-southeast swell, also clean. Just keep in mind this is a long-range forecast, so it’s promising but not locked in.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, get on the Wednesday the 15th afternoon. If you want a mellow, clean session, target the 21st morning. The rest of the time, you’re better off going for a coffee.

Rusty.

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