Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, grab a coffee and let’s talk Forster Beach. It’s a bit of a roller coaster ahead, with some big stuff early, but you’ve got to pick your moments.

First up, on Tuesday, July 7th, we’ve got a solid 12-foot swell from the SSE, with a period of 11 seconds and a massive combined energy of 3303. That’s a whole lot of power, but it’s too big for most folks—this is expert-only territory. The water temp is about 68°, which is normal for the season. The wind is a cross-off SSW at 16 mph, keeping the face clean, but the size is intimidating.

Wednesday the 8th drops to 10 feet in the morning, then 8 feet in the afternoon, still SSE but with a cross wind at 12 mph. It’s a bit messy, and the tide conditions are tricky. The energy is still high, around 2145.

Now, Thursday morning, July 9th, things get better. The swell is 8 feet from the SE, period 10 seconds, and the wind swings to a light cross-off SSW at 6 mph. The energy drops to 1086, but the conditions clean up nicely. It’s a good, solid wave for experienced surfers, but still a bit chunky for beginners.

Friday morning, the 10th, is the standout for the first week. The swell is 6 feet from the SE, period 10 seconds, and we get a clean offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph. The energy is 588, which is moderate, but the waves are well-shaped and clean. Get out early, because the afternoon turns soft with a cross-on breeze.

Saturday the 11th starts with a smaller 4-foot, SE swell, period 9 seconds, and a light cross-off from the NW at 3 mph. The energy is 460, and it’s clean. A great morning for a fun board, but the afternoon dies out with a NE wind.

Sunday the 12th through Monday the 13th is a bit flat. Swell drops to under 3 feet, and the energy is weak, around 100-200. It’s surfable but very ordinary.

Then we hit a standout on Thursday, July 16th. The swell jumps back to 8 feet from the S, with a long period of 14 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and it brings a lot of power—energy of 2817. The wind is a cross-off SW at 16 mph, keeping things clean. But that 8-foot mark is only for experts, and the long period means it’ll be a bit straight at the beach break, with long lulls.

The following week, from the 17th onward, the swell fades. Friday the 17th sees 6 feet, then it drops to under 4 feet for the next few days. There’s a small uptick on Wednesday, July 22nd, with a 5-foot ESE swell, period 9 seconds, and a clean cross-off wind. The energy is 370, and it’s a decent option for a morning cruise, but not a standout.

Overall, the best is Friday morning, July 10th, with clean 6-foot waves and offshore winds. For the experts, Thursday morning, July 16th, has the power but the size is serious. The gaps in between are pretty flat, so don’t expect a lot of action.

Rusty.

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