
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with 4,346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 14s 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming down the line at Forster Beach.
It’s a slow start, but there’s some real heavy water on the horizon if you’re patient. We just have to wait through a bit of slop first.
Water temp is running about 66°, which is dead average for this time of year. Nothing weird going on there.
First chance to paddle is Friday morning (September 4th), but it’s tiny. We’re looking at a 3 ft south swell with a short period of 7 seconds and weak energy. The wind is glassy from the SSE though, so it’ll be clean, but barely rideable. The afternoon brings a longer period swell (11 seconds) up to about 5 ft, but the wind swings onshore from the east, chopping it all up. No good.
Saturday (September 5th) is a total write-off. Swell below 3 ft and messy wind. Don’t bother.
Sunday morning (September 6th) has a clean offshore wind from the west-southwest making a 4 ft southerly swell look tidy, but the period is short (6 seconds) and energy is low. It’s surfable, but the afternoon turns ugly.
The first real standout is Monday morning (September 7th). Clean cross-offshore wind from the south-southwest, a solid 6 ft south swell with a good 10-second period, and strong, punchy energy. It’ll be well-shaped and clean. Expect a few others out, as this spot *often* gets a crowd. Fine for a solid intermediate.
Tuesday (September 8th) gets bigger. The morning hits 10 ft from the south with 10-second periods and very strong energy. Clean cross-offshore wind. That’s a powerful wave, best left for experienced surfers.
The second half of the run builds into serious size. By Thursday afternoon (September 10th), we’re seeing 12 ft south swells with a 12-second period, wind clean and cross-offshore. But the call is that it’s too big for this break. That holds for Friday the 11th as well.
The big one to watch for experts is Friday, September 18th. That morning we have a massive 12 ft southerly swell with a very long 14-second period and extreme energy. The wind is cross-shore but fresh. The afternoon is even bigger: 13 ft south swell, 15-second period, and absolutely pumping energy. That is a dangerous, heavy ocean, and the report flags it as too big for this break. Only for the very experienced.
Saturday the 19th keeps the 10 ft swell going, but with onshore easterly winds, it’ll be lumpy and less appealing.
Bottom line: For the cleanest, most user-friendly waves, get on it Monday morning the 7th. For the crew looking for serious power, the 10th and 11th mornings are the go, and that Friday the 18th is a true beast, but only for the brave.
There’s a real gap of poor, small surf from the 13th through the 16th, so plan around that.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 621 | 125 | 184 | 120 | 71 | 104 | 221 | 1208 | 673 | 375 | 542 | 1714 | 1282 | 1405 | 653 | 529 | 724 | 2335 | 2884 | 4346 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:33PM1.49m | 2:08AM1.08m | 2:43PM1.52m | 3:28AM1.07m | 3:54PM1.58m | 4:48AM1.12m | 5:03PM1.64m | 5:56AM1.21m | 6:04PM1.71m | 6:50AM1.31m | 6:57PM1.74m | 7:36AM1.40m | 7:45PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17PM0.50m | 7:51AM0.52m | 9:48PM0.46m | 9:14AM0.53m | 11:06PM0.37m | 10:33AM0.49m | 00:04AM0.27m | 11:39AM0.41m | 00:51AM0.19m | 12:35PM0.32m | 1:32AM0.15m | 1:24PM0.26m | 2:10AM0.13m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 10 | S 8 | E 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 15 | S 21 | S 18 | S 14 |
86 | 621 | 125 | 184 | 120 | 85 | 18 | 9 | 885 | 673 | 273 | 7 | 1714 | 1282 | 1405 | 653 | 529 | 40 | 136 | 304 | 4346 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 9 | E 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 22 | S 23 |
35 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 71 | 33 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 465 | 268 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | S 15 | N 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | NE 9 | S 19 | N 8 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 15 | NE 10 |
34 | 17 | 115 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 12 | — | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 12 | — |
— | — | 5 | 14 | 119 | 161 | 104 | 221 | 1208 | — | 375 | 542 | 1600 | — | — | — | — | 724 | 2335 | 2884 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 69 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 107 | 116 | 116 | 0 | 15 | 70 | 137 | 284 | 599 | 107 |
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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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