Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, givin’ you the lowdown in feet and miles.

Right off the bat, this stretch is lookin’ pretty average. We got a slow start with some small, messy lumps. Water temp is about average for early September, nothin’ special.

Thursday the 3rd sees some tiny 2ft southerly slop with a cross-off breeze, but the energy is weak. Friday the 4th morning gets a little more interesting with 3ft southerly swell, but the period is real short, so it’ll be fat and unorganised – still weak. The afternoon jumps to 5ft, but it’s a total washout with cross-on wind, so don’t even think about it.

We got a run of poor conditions right through the 7th. On Monday the 7th, there’s a chance in the morning with 4ft southerly swell and very light wind, but it’s a real gamble.

Now, Tuesday the 8th is where you gotta pay attention. We get a solid 8ft southerly swell with a clean cross-off wind in the morning. The energy jumps way up, and the waves will have some proper punch. It’s over 5ft, so it’s not for groms, but for anyone with a bit of paddle power, this is the first real standout. It’s a fairly consistent break, and crowds are often a thing here, so expect some company.

The 10th is interesting. Thursday brings a very long period 16-second groundswell hitting 4ft in the morning, but the energy is huge. That’s a lot of grunt. But that cross wind will put a chop on it. That long-period energy is gonna make the waves stand up, but at this beach, it might run a bit straight.

Here’s the real gem. Mark your calendar for Friday the 11th. The morning session is lookin’ bloody good. We got 5ft of 12-second southerly groundswell, clean cross-off wind, and solid energy. The conditions should be very good, with clean faces and proper lines. That’s your best bet for the first week.

Saturday the 12th morning offers a little afterglow, with 4ft swell and glassy conditions. That’s a beautiful way to surf, but the swell is dropping. By the 13th and 14th, it’s back to tiny, weak dribble.

But hold on. There’s a storm brewin’, and it rolls in on Wednesday the 16th. We get a late-arvo surprise with a sudden jump to 7ft of short period easterly swell and glassy conditions. It’s a wildcard, but glassy is glassy.

Then, the big one. Friday the 18th. This is not for the faint of heart. The morning shows a massive 12ft southerly swell with clean cross-off wind. The energy reading is off the charts – that’s strong to very strong power. This is big, mean, and for experts only. Honestly, at this size, this spot might look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The afternoon drops to a still-chunky 8ft.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off until Tuesday the 8th, which is decent. The absolute best window for a good, manageable surf is Friday the 11th. Long range, that 18th is a beast only the brave should even think about.

Rusty.

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