
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with 1,866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with E 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 (Jul 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Forster Beach. The next 16 days have a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real magic brewing if you’re keen to wait it out.
The pattern starts off quiet, with a couple of small, clean windows before the real energy arrives. The first few days are a bit of a tease. Tuesday morning the 21st is looking glassy with a light NNW wind, and a 5ft swell from the east at 10 seconds. The water’s sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (563). It’s a gentle start, clean and surfable, but nothing to get too excited about.
Wednesday morning the 22nd is similar, with a clean 4ft ENE swell and a light NW cross-off breeze. Still small, still fun for the beginner-friendly vibe. Forster Beach is fairly consistent, and these mornings are good for a cruise.
Then we hit a bit of a lull. Thursday the 23rd through Friday the 24th morning sees the swell drop and the wind pick up, with some messy, ordinary conditions. Not worth paddling out for.
But hold onto your board. Friday afternoon the 24th is where things get interesting. An 8ft S swell rolls in with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to strong (2382). The wind is cross-off from the SSW, keeping it clean. This is a big spike, and it’s pushing the limits for beginners. Forster Beach is fairly exposed, so this could be a handful. It’s a standout for the experienced crew, but the afternoon looks a bit marginal.
Saturday the 25th is the real deal. Morning starts with a 6ft S swell at 11 seconds, a long-period groundswell, and a glassy WNW offshore wind. The energy is strong (1052). This is beautiful, clean, and powerful. The afternoon gets even better, with glassy conditions and a 5ft S swell. This is the best on offer in the first week. The long period means the waves will be well-shaped and have some punch, but it’s over 5ft, so it’s not for the groms. If you’re an intermediate or better, get out there.
The next few days, Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, see the swell drop back down and the wind become a factor. The conditions get a bit choppy and less appealing. A bit of a downer after that Saturday.
Now, the real gem is hiding in the second week. There’s a gap of a few days with poor surf, but on Wednesday the 29th of July, we get a big pulse. A 10ft S swell with a 10-second period, and a light offshore from the WSW. The wave energy is very strong (1766). This is serious, expert-level surf. The morning is clean, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers”. This is a true standout. It’s a week out, so it’s promising but always keep an eye on the forecast.
Thursday the 30th of July holds up with a 8ft S swell, glassy in the morning, and strong energy (1663). Another excellent morning for the experts. The crowd at Forster Beach can be an issue, marked as “often”, so expect company on these standout days.
After that, the swell fades out through the first week of August, with smaller, cleaner windows on the 1st and 2nd, but nothing that compares to the big swells. The last few days of the forecast are a washout, with rain and onshore winds, so once the big stuff passes, it’s time to rest up.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
459 | 342 | 358 | 305 | 237 | 222 | 143 | 113 | 62 | 308 | 1293 | 1866 | 1019 | 686 | 424 | 563 | 661 | 441 | 239 | 184 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:44PM1.34m | 1:40AM1.22m | 2:34PM1.35m | 2:30AM1.12m | 3:26PM1.38m | 3:25AM1.04m | 4:21PM1.42m | 4:27AM1.01m | 5:15PM1.47m | 5:33AM1.01m | 6:05PM1.53m | 6:34AM1.04m | 6:49PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:48PM0.66m | 7:55AM0.50m | 9:01PM0.69m | 8:41AM0.53m | 10:21PM0.68m | 9:33AM0.55m | 11:31PM0.63m | 10:28AM0.54m | 00:23AM0.55m | 11:21AM0.52m | 1:05AM0.46m | 12:10PM0.48m | 1:43AM0.38m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
459 | 342 | 358 | 305 | 237 | 222 | 143 | 113 | 62 | 39 | 1060 | 1866 | 1019 | 686 | 424 | 563 | 661 | 441 | 239 | 184 | 116 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
82 | 81 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | N 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 |
22 | 45 | 16 | 14 | 14 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | W 2 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 16 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 31 | 145 | 308 | 1293 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 |
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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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