
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Forster Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a flat spell. Wednesday the 29th is a washout with tiny 1ft S swell and weak energy (22) – not worth paddling out for. That carries into the afternoon with even smaller surf. So we’re looking at a quiet start until Thursday the 30th.
Thursday morning brings a proper pulse: a solid 8ft SSW swell with a period of 11 seconds and punchy energy (2626). That’s a decent groundswell, but it’s pushing into the 8ft mark, so this one’s for experienced surfers only. The wind is light offshore from the WSW, keeping things clean. This is the standout of the entire outlook – Thursday morning at Forster Beach is where you wanna be. The afternoon sees the swell drop a little to 8ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and the conditions get marginal, so stick to the morning session.
Friday the 31st is still solid with 7ft S swell and 11-second period, energy dropping to 949. Morning has a gentle offshore breeze, so it’s clean and punchy. The afternoon stays clean but the wind picks up a notch. Good, but not as good as Thursday morning.
Saturday the 1st of August starts with glassy conditions and 5ft S swell – that’s a real treat for the keen ones. Light offshore wind and glassy water, energy at 517. The arvo turns onshore and messy though, so get out early.
Sunday the 2nd sees 5ft SSE swell with 11-second period and 605 energy. Morning has a light cross-offshore wind, clean. Afternoon gets a cross-onshore and choppy, so again, morning is the call.
Monday the 3rd has 4ft SE swell, 282 energy, and a light offshore wind in the morning – clean but small. The arvo turns onshore and weak.
From Tuesday the 4th through to Wednesday the 13th, the surf drops right off, with many days showing less than 3ft and weak energy, often below 300. There are a few mornings with clean conditions and small swell (like 4ft on the 5th, 5ft on the 6th, 7ft on the 7th, and 5ft on the 13th), but nothing that really stands out next to Thursday the 30th. The 7th of August has a glassy morning with 7ft S swell – that’s worth a mention for the experienced crew, but it’s not as consistent as the Thursday pulse.
Overall, the best on offer is Thursday morning the 30th of July with 8ft SSW swell, 11-second period, and clean offshore wind. For the more moderate punter, Saturday morning the 1st of August with 5ft S swell and glassy conditions is a beauty. The rest of the window is mostly small, with a few clean mornings but nothing to get too excited about.
Water temperature is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual to report.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | S 9 | S 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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24 | 13 | 21 | 99 | 1655 | 1108 | 1287 | 934 | 881 | 637 | 509 | 394 | 512 | 592 | 571 | 339 | 225 | 128 | 62 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:09AM1.14m | 8:09PM1.66m | 8:48AM1.19m | 8:46PM1.67m | 9:26AM1.23m | 9:23PM1.65m | 10:02AM1.26m | 10:00PM1.60m | 10:40AM1.29m | 10:39PM1.54m | 11:21AM1.32m | 11:21PM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:17AM0.31m | 1:37PM0.41m | 2:51AM0.26m | 2:17PM0.39m | 3:23AM0.23m | 2:55PM0.38m | 3:55AM0.22m | 3:34PM0.38m | 4:28AM0.24m | 4:15PM0.40m | 5:01AM0.27m | 5:01PM0.44m | |||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 4 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | NE 5 |
24 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 963 | 776 | 1287 | 934 | 881 | 637 | 509 | 394 | 512 | 592 | 571 | 339 | 225 | 128 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 9 | S 16 | S 14 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 14 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | E 17 | ENE 7 | NE 4 | S 21 | SE 9 |
11 | 13 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 100 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 34 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | ENE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | E 17 | S 21 | S 22 | S 21 | E 15 | SSE 11 |
20 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 35 | 37 | 35 | 17 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — |
— | 22 | 42 | 99 | 1655 | 1108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 14 | 12 | 16 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 383 | 69 | 13 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 5 |
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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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