Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.4°C
0.4° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with 1,265 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s 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 (Sep 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 10th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 10th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 11th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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 coming up for Forster Beach.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a rough start. Thursday morning the 10th is a write-off – 10ft of south swell, but it’s messy with a strong cross-shore wind and a cross-chop. The combined swell energy is pumping at 3940, but it’s just not clean. Thursday afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore breeze, dropping to 8ft, but still just marginal. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 11th morning is where we start to see a little promise. Swell drops to 7ft from the south, period 10 seconds, and a light cross-offshore wind keeps things clean. The energy is still solid at 1097 – a decent option for experienced surfers, but it’s right on the edge for beginners at that size. Friday afternoon gets smaller and a bit lumpy. Saturday the 12th morning is the real stand-out early on. The swell settles to 5ft from the south-southeast, period 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – ENE at just 3 mph. The combined energy is 764, moderate and clean. This is the best session in the first week. Saturday afternoon turns onshore and messy, so don’t hang around.

From Sunday the 13th through to Wednesday the 18th, it’s slim pickings. Swell drops below 4ft, winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy dwindles. Tuesday the 15th is barely a ripple – 2ft and 1ft, with energy down to 86 and 58. That’s a long flat spell of about 5 days with no real surf.

Now, hold onto your board – Saturday the 19th morning brings a big pulse. 13ft of south swell, period 12 seconds, and the combined energy is a whopping 5113. The wind is light cross-shore, but here’s the catch: this swell is too big for Forster Beach. It’s an expert-only zone if you’re game, but honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Saturday afternoon is trashed by a strong cross-onshore wind.

Sunday the 20th morning is the true standout of the whole forecast. The swell drops to a still-chunky 8ft from the south, period 11 seconds, energy at 1456, and the wind swings light cross-offshore from the NNW – clean waves. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The water temperature is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

After that, it fades again. Monday the 21st morning is clean but small at 5ft, and the rest of the week slides into the mediocre zone. The last chance for a wave is Thursday the 24th morning – 4ft from the northeast, period 8 seconds, with glassy ESE wind. It’s a short period swell, but clean and surfable for a quick session.

Overall, your best bet is Saturday the 12th morning for a glassy, fun-sized wave, and Sunday the 20th morning for the bigger, more powerful swell. The rest is a bit of a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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1265
1046
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608
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270
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191
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30
213
534
627
343
Wind (km/h)
20
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20
SSW
15
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15
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10
S
5
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5
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15
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10
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NNE
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High Tide
7:45PM1.73m
8:18AM1.46m
8:27PM1.68m
8:56AM1.51m
9:07PM1.59m
9:34AM1.52m
9:45PM1.48m
10:11AM1.52m
10:22PM1.36m
10:50AM1.49m
11:00PM1.23m
11:30AM1.45m
11:41PM1.12m
Low Tide
1:24PM0.26m
2:10AM0.13m
2:09PM0.23m
2:45AM0.15m
2:52PM0.24m
3:17AM0.20m
3:33PM0.28m
3:48AM0.26m
4:15PM0.35m
4:17AM0.33m
4:58PM0.43m
4:46AM0.40m
5:45PM0.52m
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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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