Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,749 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period. 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a slow start. Tuesday and Wednesday are basically a write-off – tiny swell and messy conditions mean you’re not missing a thing. The real story starts to build from Thursday the 16th, but even then, it’s a mixed bag. The standout window looks to be from the middle of next week onwards, with a much cleaner, more consistent run of surf.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, July 16th. Forster Beach is seeing a clean 7 ft swell from the south with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off, making for clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate (562), so there’s enough push for a fun session. It’s not huge, but it’s a welcome change after the flat spell. Thursday afternoon holds similar, with a 6 ft south swell. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
Now, the best on offer is definitely Tuesday, July 22nd. This is the one to circle. Forster Beach wakes up to glassy conditions with a 5 ft east swell, period of 10 seconds, and a clean, light offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (486), but the glassy surface will make it feel like a million bucks. It’s a beginner-friendly size, and the conditions will be as good as they get. The morning is the pick, with barely a breath of wind. Crowds are often here, so get in early.
Thursday, July 24th morning is another good shout. A clean 5 ft east swell with a 10-second period and light offshore winds from the northwest. Energy is moderate (433). It’s a solid, fun, clean option for the intermediate crew.
Saturday, July 26th morning brings more glassy, clean conditions with a 5 ft east swell (10-second period) and light offshore winds. Energy is moderate (506). It’s a lovely, small-wave option for a longboard or a funboard.
Things do get a bit lumpy and big again towards the end of the month, with the 27th and 28th seeing a lot of wind and dropping swell, so the clear window is from the 21st through to the 26th. The 22nd is the standout – don’t sleep on it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | S 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 362 | 2749 | 888 | 475 | 396 | 217 | 175 | 247 | 331 | 270 | 578 | 748 | 1199 | 1004 | 989 | 884 | 701 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:07AM1.24m | 8:18PM1.88m | 9:01AM1.28m | 9:09PM1.88m | 9:51AM1.31m | 9:57PM1.84m | 10:39AM1.33m | 10:43PM1.75m | 11:24AM1.34m | 11:27PM1.63m | 12:10PM1.34m | 00:11AM1.49m | 12:56PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:13AM0.17m | 1:41PM0.29m | 3:01AM0.13m | 2:32PM0.28m | 3:46AM0.12m | 3:22PM0.30m | 4:30AM0.15m | 4:10PM0.34m | 5:13AM0.21m | 5:00PM0.41m | 5:53AM0.28m | 5:51PM0.50m | 6:33AM0.36m | 6:45PM0.59m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | E 9 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 11 | S 6 | S 10 | E 9 | SSE 18 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 2 | — | — | 475 | 396 | 217 | 134 | 47 | 23 | 47 | 48 | 748 | 109 | 1004 | 989 | 884 | 701 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | S 15 | ESE 6 | E 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 24 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 78 | 21 | 24 | 42 | 12 | 29 | 18 | 68 | 30 | 156 | 161 | 165 | 150 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 7 | S 16 | E 10 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 13 | SSE 16 | S 11 | NE 9 | S 24 | S 10 | S 21 | S 19 | SE 18 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 16 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 53 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 53 | 76 | 65 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 7 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 6 | — | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | S 6 | E 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 33 | 38 | 23 | 58 | 362 | 2749 | 888 | 77 | — | 139 | 175 | 247 | 331 | 270 | 578 | 30 | 1199 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 69 | 554 | 149 | 22 | 201 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 149 | 150 | 137 | 201 | 172 | 195 | 172 | 201 | 69 | 137 | 22 |
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