Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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