Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Forster Beach. Let’s break it down for ya.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 68°F which is just about bang on average for this time of year, no surprises there. The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real promise further out if you’ve got the patience.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The immediate surf is pretty average, but Saturday morning, the 11th of July, is a sneaky little window. We’re looking at 3ft of ESE swell with a 12-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and combined with a light NNW breeze at 3 mph, it’s going to be glassy and clean. The energy is moderate at 511, so there’s a bit of push behind it. Forster Beach is fairly exposed to the swell, so this is a good little session for the beginners on a longboard. Just keep in mind that it’s a beach break, and with that long period, it might be a bit straight, but it’ll be fun.

Sunday morning, the 12th, is a bit different. The swell drops to 3ft, but we’ve got a solid 16 mph offshore wind from the west. That’ll keep the faces clean, but the energy is down to 195, so it’s pretty weak. It’s surfable, but don’t expect much push.

Now, here’s the real standout. If you’re an experienced surfer and you can wait, the 20th of July (Monday morning) is the one. We’ve got a solid 10ft of E swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is dead glassy – a light NW at 3 mph. The combined energy is a massive 2651, so there’s a lot of power in the water. That’s a big swell, over 8ft, so this is for experts only. It’s not going to be a beginner’s day. It’ll be clean, powerful, and the sets will be well-spaced. Forster Beach is a beach break, and with that long period, it might be a bit dumpy, but if you’re charging, it’s going to be epic.

There’s another good window on the 23rd of July, Thursday morning. Another 10ft of S swell at 10 seconds, but with a light SSW breeze at 6 mph. The energy is even higher at 3291. Again, expert territory, but it’ll be clean and punchy.

The 24th and 25th of July also have some solid, clean surf in the 6ft to 8ft range with good offshore winds, making for some long, fun sessions on the beach.

Don’t bother with the middle of the week around the 15th to the 18th. The swell is huge, over 10ft, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore and choppy. It’s going to be a mess for a paddle board, honestly looks more like a kite surfer’s playground.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is the 20th of July for the big, clean, glassy swell, or the 23rd for another solid, clean day. Everything else is either too small, too messy, or too big for the average punter.

Rusty out.

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