Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
18.4° C
0.6° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 921 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with E 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 (Aug 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 11th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Forster Beach over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the start of this run is pretty damn ordinary. We’ve got a few small, weak waves kicking around Wednesday and Thursday, but the wind’s all over the shop and the energy is barely registering – we’re talking combined energy in the 50s and 70s. It’s not going to be worth getting wet for. There’s a bit more push on Friday and Saturday with the swell picking up to about 2ft, and we get a glassy morning on Friday and Saturday, but the periods are short and the energy is only just creeping into the low 100s. It’s clean, but it’s tiny and a bit gutless.

Then we hit a bit of a lull and a building trend. Sunday sees the swell start to move, but the wind is going to be messy, especially in the arvo when a solid 19 mph NE breeze chops it right up. Monday morning is interesting though – that W wind is offshore, the swell’s jumped to 6ft and the combined energy is up at 537, moderate. That’s a real step up, but the period is only 9 seconds, so it’s not going to have a ton of push. Still, offshore and 6ft is a lot more fun than what we’ve had. The arvo goes backwards as the swell drops away.

Now, the first real standout for me is Tuesday the 11th. We’ve got a proper SSW swell pushing through, around 5ft in the morning and 5ft in the arvo, with the period stretching out to 10 seconds. The morning is offshore with a moderate W breeze, and the arvo is clean with a light WSW cross-off. The energy is up in the 500s and 580s – that’s moderate, but it’s got some grunt. The water temp is 65°, which is about 1° off the norm, so nothing weird there, just standard winter water. That Tuesday is going to be the pick of the first week. Forster Beach (Forster-Beach) is a fairly consistent beginner spot, and while it’s often got a few others out, this swell has some shape to it.

After that, Wednesday the 12th drops back a bit, still rideable but nothing special. Then we get a serious pulse on Thursday the 13th. That’s a big one – 10ft of S swell in the morning. The combined energy is a massive 3285, which is proper strong. But look, that’s a lot of water for a beach break. It’s clean with a light SW cross-off, but for your average punter, this is expert territory. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s got some power, and it’s going to be heavy. The arvo eases off to 7ft, but it’s a bit more crossed up. If you’re a charger, Thursday morning is your window, but if you’re on a foamie, give it a miss.

The weekend after that, the 15th and 16th, we’ve got more S swell, around 5ft to 5ft in the mornings with clean conditions, but the arvos get chopped. It’s consistent, but not as epic as Thursday. The period drops to 7-8 seconds on Saturday, so it gets a bit crumbly.

Then there’s a bit of a trough on Monday the 17th with rain and onshore wind, so that’s a write-off. But look ahead to Tuesday the 18th – that’s the other standout. We’ve got 6ft of SSE swell with a 10-second period, and the energy is up at 745, which is solid. The morning is clean with a light SW offshore wind. It’s not as big as the 13th, but it’s got better shape and a bit more period. That’s probably the most user-friendly of the bigger swells.

From there, it fades out through the 19th and 20th, dropping back to 5ft and then 4ft, with clean mornings but onshore afternoons. The energy drops off into the low hundreds.

So, if you’re looking for the best on offer, I’d say Tuesday the 11th is the pick for a fun, clean surf with a bit of size and offshore wind. If you’re an experienced surfer, the Thursday the 13th morning is a serious charge, but it’s big and not for beginners. The Tuesday the 18th is your second-best all-round day, with solid size and clean conditions.

Keep an eye on the period – when it’s under 8 seconds, it’s just not going to have any drive. And the long gaps between sets on the bigger swells can be a bit weird, but that’s just how it is.

This is Rusty, signing off. Get amongst it when it’s clean.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon morning).

Wednesday
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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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Height (m)
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0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.7
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SSE
10
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9
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8
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2.2
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8
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1.1
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SSW
10
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S
10
1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
42
38
22
35
47
125
74
98
108
48
85
173
162
309
559
529
153
284
433
509
349
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
S
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SE
10
NW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
W
5
S
15
ESE
15
NNW
10
NNE
30
NE
25
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25
W
30
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15
WSW
15
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High Tide
12:58PM1.39m
1:07AM1.25m
1:57PM1.43m
2:14AM1.16m
3:01PM1.49m
3:27AM1.10m
4:09PM1.57m
4:45AM1.10m
5:16PM1.66m
6:01AM1.15m
6:19PM1.75m
7:04AM1.23m
7:15PM1.81m
Low Tide
7:01PM0.54m
7:11AM0.42m
8:22PM0.56m
8:14AM0.46m
9:52PM0.52m
9:26AM0.48m
11:14PM0.43m
10:38AM0.45m
00:19AM0.32m
11:44AM0.39m
1:12AM0.22m
12:43PM0.33m
1:58AM0.14m
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Feels °C
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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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