Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.1°C
0.1° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 9th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ out at the swell window for Forster Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, and honestly, we’ve got a slow start before any real magic shows up.

Right from the get-go, Monday the 7th is a write-off. The swell is there at 6 ft from the south, but it’s a messy cross-shore wind and the energy is weak (467), so you’re just looking at chop. Tuesday the 8th turns into a bit of a beast – we’ve got 10 ft south swell pushing in, but it’s paired with a strong cross-shore wind and a combined energy of 1258, which is proper strong. That’s expert territory only, and with the wind ruining it, it’s not even worth a paddle. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is pretty average for this time of year.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 9th, mate. The morning is the standout for the whole outlook. The wind swings to a glassy NNW breeze, and we’ve got a clean 5 ft south-southeast swell with a moderate 9-second period. The energy is a solid 378, and with the glassy conditions, it’ll be smooth as silk. Forster Beach is a beginner-friendly spot, so this is the perfect size for a session – not too big, not too small. Crowds are often here, so expect company, but it’ll be worth it.

Thursday the 10th through Saturday the 12th sees a massive pulse of swell, with 10 ft south and south-southeast swells. The energy is off the charts, hitting 2163 on Thursday morning. That’s way too big for beginners, and only experts should even think about it. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the size makes it a handful. The period is around 10 seconds, so it’s a solid groundswell, but the sheer power will close out the beach break.

After that, the surf drops off fast. From Sunday the 13th onward, the swell fades and the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, leaving us with small, choppy waves. There’s a bit of a bump on Wednesday the 16th with a 6 ft south swell, but the wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s mediocre at best. The second week is a quiet one – we’ve got a few days of 2 ft to 4 ft swells, with poor conditions, so don’t hold your breath.

The best call? Hit Wednesday morning the 9th. That glassy, clean 5 ft swell is your window for a fun, easy session. The rest of the run is either too big and messy or too small and choppy.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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9
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8
2
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9
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2.3
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9
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9
1.6
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12
1.6
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10
1.3
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10
1.1
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10
0.9
S
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
459
317
600
1247
828
560
366
268
2272
1999
1677
1878
1500
1129
809
794
921
577
289
265
181
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SE
30
S
25
S
15
S
10
WNW
5
NNW
30
S
35
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
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20
S
15
S
15
SSE
10
SE
10
NW
5
NE
20
ENE
15
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Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
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High Tide
5:03PM1.64m
5:56AM1.21m
6:04PM1.71m
6:50AM1.31m
6:57PM1.74m
7:36AM1.40m
7:45PM1.73m
8:18AM1.46m
8:27PM1.68m
8:56AM1.51m
9:07PM1.59m
9:34AM1.52m
9:45PM1.48m
Low Tide
10:33AM0.49m
00:04AM0.27m
11:39AM0.41m
00:51AM0.19m
12:35PM0.32m
1:32AM0.15m
1:24PM0.26m
2:10AM0.13m
2:09PM0.23m
2:45AM0.15m
2:52PM0.24m
3:17AM0.20m
3:33PM0.28m
3:48AM0.26m
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5:58
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5:36
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Temp °C
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14
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Feels °C
17
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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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