Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.9° C
0.7° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, E swell with 2,593 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with SSW 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 (Jul 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 15th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 19th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Alright, let’s look at what Forster Beach has cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.

Water temp is about 20°, which is normal for the time of year – nothing fancy.

Sunday morning is the best of a pretty average start. We’ve got a small 0.9m swell from the ESE, a 10-second period, and the combined energy is weak (192). The wind is clean from the W, so it’s gonna be tidy and fun for a beginner on a longboard. The crowd can be a hassle here, so don’t expect a quiet one.

Monday morning has a bit more size – 1.3m from the SW – but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s weak and a bit bumpy. Wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean, but the energy just isn’t there.

Tuesday is a total dud with tiny 0.3m surf.

Wednesday morning gets interesting but messy. The swell jumps to 2.1m from the S, still short period at 7 seconds, and the energy is moderate (438). The wind is cross-off from the SSW, so it’s clean, but that size is too big for beginners. By Wednesday afternoon, it’s 3.0m from the S, 9-second period, and the energy is strong (1367). The wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-off, so it’s clean, but it’s big, powerful, and short-period – only for the experts.

Thursday through to Sunday morning of the next week is a mess. The swell stays big – 2.2m to 3.0m – but the wind is all cross-on or cross-shore, making it choppy and ugly. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle one.

Now, Monday the 20th of July is the real gem. The swell drops to a solid 2.3m from the E with a 10-second period, and the energy is strong (1304). The light NW wind gives you clean, cross-off conditions. The waves will be powerful and well-shaped, but at that size, it’s for the experienced crew only. The offshore wind is a huge win, so the surface will be glassy. This is the best on offer.

Tuesday the 21st is a good one to follow up. The swell eases to 1.5m from the E, still 10-second period, and the energy is moderate (478). The morning is clean with a light offshore from the WSW. That’s a solid, fun size for a confident intermediate.

Wednesday the 22nd is also worth a look – 1.2m from the E, 9-second period, clean with a light SW cross-off wind. Nice and easy.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are also looking good. Friday morning has 1.3m from the S with an 11-second period and strong energy (829) – clean with a light SW cross-off. That longer period groundswell will wrap in nicely, but at a beach break it might be a bit straight. Saturday morning is similar: 1.6m from the SSW, 11-second period, strong energy (730), and clean light SW wind. Saturday afternoon goes glassy with the ENE wind dropping to a slight air, and the swell holds at 1.6m from the S – that’s a rare, clean, glassy afternoon session.

The last few days of the window are small and weak, nothing to get excited about.

So, the real standouts are Monday the 20th and then the stretch from Friday the 24th into Saturday the 25th. The Monday is the biggest and cleanest, but it’s for the experts. The Saturday afternoon glass-off is a special treat.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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725
621
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Wind (km/h)
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W
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WSW
20
W
10
WNW
10
NE
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W
20
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20
WSW
20
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25
SSW
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High Tide
6:28PM1.75m
7:06AM1.19m
7:25PM1.83m
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
Low Tide
11:51AM0.36m
1:21AM0.26m
12:47PM0.32m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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