Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
18.9°C
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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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 29th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Forster Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf kicks off on Saturday, 29th August, but it’s nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at a 4ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is cross-off from the south at 9 mph, so it’s clean enough. The combined energy is moderate (363). The water is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but honestly, it’s marginal. We get a bit of a bump Saturday afternoon to 5ft, but the wind swings cross-shore and it gets messy – poor conditions.

Sunday, 30th August, the swell drops to 4ft from the SSW, and the morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is still moderate (530). It’s surfable, but not a standout. Monday morning, 31st August, is interesting – the swell is only 2ft, but it’s a long-period 16-second groundswell from the south. The wind is glassy, and the energy is moderate (511). That long period will give you some nice, lined-up waves, but beach breaks can get a bit straight. Still, a glassy morning with that period is worth a paddle.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Tuesday, 1st September, through to Saturday, 5th September, the swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is mostly poor. The energy drops off to weak values (81 to 188). There’s a morning on the 4th with glassy conditions, but only 2ft of swell – barely a ripple. The 5th is a write-off. This is a gap of several days with no real recommendations.

Sunday, 6th September, the swell picks up a little to 3ft, but it’s cross-shore and choppy. Nothing doing.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On Monday, 7th September, we see a spike: a 7ft SW swell with a short 8-second period, but the wind is a strong cross-off from the NW at 22 mph. The energy jumps to moderate (638). The afternoon gets even better – 8ft SSW swell, 10-second period, and offshore wind from the WNW at 16 mph. The energy is strong (1269). This is big, punchy stuff, but at 8ft, it’s pushing into expert territory. The wind is clean, but the short period means it’ll be a bit dumpy.

Tuesday, 8th September, is the standout. We’ve got a 10ft SSW groundswell, 11-second period, with a strong offshore wind from the west at 25 mph. The combined energy is very strong (3796). This is a serious swell. The wind is strong offshore, making it clean but hard to paddle into – only for the experienced crew. The afternoon stays big at 8ft, same direction, still offshore.

Wednesday, 9th September, keeps the size with a 10ft S swell, 13-second period, cross-off wind. The energy is very strong (2715). It’s clean, but that 10ft is a beast. Thursday morning, 10th September, is the true gem: 7ft SSE swell, 12-second period, and glassy. The energy is strong (1281). Glassy conditions on a 7ft groundswell with that period – that’s your best window. The break is Forster Beach, a beginner-friendly spot, but with this size, it’s more for intermediate to advanced surfers. The swell direction is SSE, which matches the optimum SE direction fairly well.

After that, the swell slowly fades through to the end of the period, with smaller waves and onshore winds creeping back in. The 13th is a washout.

So, if you’re looking for the best, hit Thursday, 10th September, morning. The combination of a 7ft SSE groundswell, 12-second period, and glassy conditions is as good as it gets. Tuesday, 8th September, is also a standout for the big-wave hunters, but it’s a serious paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat 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

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
SSW
9
1.1
S
9
1.3
S
8
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
1
S
11
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10
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11
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10
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0.5
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.5
S
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
295
433
256
206
198
235
254
212
229
183
292
237
138
100
71
50
48
53
50
234
57
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SE
10
W
5
S
10
E
10
NNW
10
NNE
25
NE
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NE
15
NW
10
NW
5
WNW
20
WSW
0
S
15
E
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
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High Tide
8:52PM1.59m
9:24AM1.39m
9:30PM1.54m
10:02AM1.43m
10:10PM1.46m
10:44AM1.46m
10:56PM1.36m
11:32AM1.47m
11:50PM1.25m
12:29PM1.48m
00:54AM1.15m
1:33PM1.49m
2:08AM1.08m
Low Tide
2:36PM0.31m
3:15AM0.19m
3:15PM0.30m
3:46AM0.21m
3:58PM0.31m
4:20AM0.24m
4:45PM0.35m
4:57AM0.30m
5:42PM0.41m
5:41AM0.38m
6:52PM0.47m
6:37AM0.46m
8:17PM0.50m
rain showers
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5:30
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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