Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s going on at Forster Beach for the next couple weeks.

The first week has some action but you gotta pick your moments. The real highlights land on Tuesday the 11th of August for the everyday surfer, and Friday the 14th of August for the heavy crew.

Right now, Sunday the 2nd, there’s a solid 6-foot SSE swell rolling in with a 13-second period – that’s a proper groundswell with plenty of energy (1147). But the wind is a light northerly making it bumpy. Water temp is 66°, which is normal for this time of year.

Monday the 3rd morning cleans up with a 4-foot SE swell (397 combined energy) and a light NNW cross-offshore breeze at 15 km/h. Period is only 10 seconds, so not much push, but it’s rideable and clean.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are mostly flat or weak. Tuesday offers tiny 1-foot waves, and Wednesday morning has a 4-foot SSW swell but with a pathetic 6-second period (254 combined energy) – it’s barely breaking.

Thursday the 6th morning brings a 5-foot south swell, 8-second period, with a light offshore from the WSW. Clean, moderate energy (326). Not a standout but worth a look.

Friday the 7th morning is glassy with a 5-foot south swell (463 combined energy). Zero wind, clean conditions – that’s a nice dawn patrol. Crowds are often here, so get in early.

Saturday the 8th is small at 3 feet, glassy again in the morning – 155 combined energy, just a paddle.

Sunday the 9th through Monday the 10th is a gap. Sunday has 2-foot junk, and Monday afternoon kicks up a 6-foot southwest swell (490 combined energy) but with a fresh 35 km/h offshore wind – that’s a kite day, not a surf day.

Here’s the first standout: Tuesday the 11th of August morning. Swell is 6 feet from the south, 11-second period (854 combined energy). A light WNW cross-off breeze at 15 km/h keeps it clean. That’s the best quality session for intermediate surfers all week. Just note, that long period at a beach break can make it a bit straight – but still, it’s good. Beginners might find 6 feet a bit much.

Thursday the 13th offers a 5-foot southwest swell but with a choppy cross-shore.

Now, Friday the 14th of August morning – experts only. We’ve got an 8-foot SSW swell, 10-second period, glassy (2304 combined energy). That’s a heavy session with no wind, clean faces, but at that size, you better know what you’re doing. Crowds can be an issue here often, so plan accordingly.

Into week two, Saturday the 15th morning is a monster 15-foot southerly swell with a 13-second period (12379 combined energy). That’s way too big for this break – skip it. Sunday the 16th morning drops to a still-big 8-foot SSE swell, 11-second period (1421 combined energy), with a light cross-off breeze. Clean, but only for experts.

The rest of the period fades out with smaller, messier waves.

Bottom line: hit Tuesday the 11th of August morning for the best all-around clean surf, and if you’ve got the skills, Friday the 14th of August morning is the big-wave session. Crowds are a factor, so don’t sleep in.

– Rusty

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