Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 731 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Aug 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright lads, let’s run through what’s cookin’ at Forster Beach. The next 16 days have a few real gems, but you’ll have to be patient for the good stuff.
We’re starting off a bit slow. The surf is there, but it’s nothing to write home about. There’s a few days of average conditions, so you’re gonna be waiting for the real deals.
Saturday the 29th has a clean morning with 4ft swell from the SSE, a 10-second period, and a nice cross-off breeze from the SSW. It’s small, but it’s clean with moderate energy (367). A decent little session. Sunday the 30th morning is similar with 3ft and light winds.
The first real standout is Monday the 7th of September. That morning brings a clean 4ft swell from the SSW, with a 7-second period, but the wind is offshore from the west. It’s clean, it’s got some push, and the energy is moderate (325). The water is sitting at 66°, which is pretty average for the time of year.
The absolute best on offer is Thursday the 10th of September. That morning, Forster Beach is looking at 6ft of groundswell from the south, with a 12-second period. That’s a long-period, powerful swell with good shape. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, near glassy, and the combined energy is strong (894). This is the one you want to be in the water for. Clean, solid, and with that period, the waves will have real shape. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-on breeze, so get out early.
Then on Saturday the 12th of September, we’ve got another ripper. That morning is glassy, with a 8ft swell from the SSE, a 10-second period. That’s a big, powerful swell (1173 energy) and with the wind dead calm, it’ll be absolutely clean. This one is for experienced surfers only – 8ft is pushing into expert territory, especially at a beach break. The long period will make it fat and powerful, with wide sets.
There’s a few other mornings with clean conditions and small to moderate swell, like the 31st of August and the 2nd of September, but nothing that compares to the 10th and 12th. The second week has some windy days and poor surf, so don’t hold your breath. The 7th September is a solid option if you can’t wait.
So, to wrap it up: the 10th of September morning is the pick of the bunch for clean, solid, long-period groundswell. The 12th of September morning is the big-swell, glassy session for the experts. Everything else is a bit of a wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
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606 | 348 | 295 | 579 | 256 | 161 | 198 | 299 | 304 | 275 | 361 | 329 | 342 | 237 | 182 | 131 | 75 | 73 | 50 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:15PM1.61m | 8:49AM1.34m | 8:52PM1.59m | 9:24AM1.39m | 9:30PM1.54m | 10:02AM1.43m | 10:10PM1.46m | 10:44AM1.46m | 10:56PM1.36m | 11:32AM1.47m | 11:50PM1.25m | 12:29PM1.48m | 00:54AM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:44AM0.19m | 2:36PM0.31m | 3:15AM0.19m | 3:15PM0.30m | 3:46AM0.21m | 3:58PM0.31m | 4:20AM0.24m | 4:45PM0.35m | 4:57AM0.30m | 5:42PM0.41m | 5:41AM0.38m | 6:52PM0.47m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 28 | 22 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
606 | 348 | 295 | 64 | 256 | 138 | 198 | 299 | 304 | 195 | 361 | 329 | 342 | 237 | 182 | 131 | 75 | 73 | 13 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 4 | ENE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
25 | 40 | 41 | 44 | 165 | 161 | 88 | 156 | 257 | 275 | 24 | 58 | 55 | 27 | 51 | 49 | 13 | 31 | 50 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
43 | 21 | 21 | — | 44 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 51 | 13 | 5 | 31 | 5 | 32 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | SSE 10 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 4 | — | NNE 5 | NE 3 | NW 3 | NNE 5 | — | SW 4 |
— | — | 10 | 579 | 234 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 27 | — | 30 | 8 | 2 | 13 | — | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 318 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 15 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
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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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