
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,802 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down the next 16 days for Forster Beach. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a window of fun to be had if you’re patient.
The first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of September are a no-go with poor surf conditions. You’ll be looking at small, messy waves with a cross-shore wind that’s just not playing the game. The swell energy is weak to moderate (210 to 288), and the onshore breeze is gonna chop it up. Not worth paddling out.
Then, Monday the 7th of September morning is where things turn. The swell pushes up to 6ft from the S, and the wind swings to a cross-offshore flow—clean, with a light breeze. The combined energy jumps to 649 (moderate), and the period is 10 seconds. This is your best bet for the first week. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions,” and it feels like it. Just be aware that crowds are often around here, so you’ll have some company. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Tuesday the 8th of September sees the swell peak at 8ft from the S, with a cross-shore wind. The energy is strong (1466), but the conditions are marginal—questionable tide stuff. That size is pushing into the zone where it’s best left for experienced surfers. The swell direction is from the S, which is pretty close to the optimum SE direction, so it’s got some shape, but the wind is on the cross side, so it won’t be perfect.
Wednesday the 9th of September morning is smaller at 6ft, glassy light wind, but still marginal. Afternoon gets a fresh cross-shore and lumpy. Not the standout.
Thursday the 10th of September morning is the biggest of the run—10ft from the S, with strong energy (1727). That’s solid for experts only, and the cross-shore wind will make it a challenge. The surf is marginal, so it’s a “look before you leap” scenario.
The true standout, though, is Friday the 11th of September afternoon. The swell drops to 6ft from the S (11-second period), with a gentle cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (778), and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer—clean, lined-up waves that’ll hold a decent shape. The direction is a solid S, so it’s working well with the break.
Saturday the 12th of September morning is still clean with 4ft, but the swell is dropping. Afternoon gets a bit of a cross-shore chop. Sunday the 13th of September has a weird 20-second period swell from the S, which is very long, but it’s weak and onshore—better suited for a reef or point, but Forster Beach is a beach setup, so it’ll be straight and tricky.
The second week fades out. Swell sizes drop below 3ft, and winds turn cross-onshore or onshore most days. The energy is weak (100-400 range). Tuesday the 15th of September morning has a clean cross-offshore wind and 4ft from the SSE, but it’s only a brief window. Wednesday the 16th of September morning is glassy with 3ft—surfable but tiny. The rest of the week is a mix of risk t-storms and onshore chop, with nothing to get excited about.
Overall, you’ve got a gap of poor surf from now until Monday morning, then a few days with punchy, clean waves. The best session is Friday the 11th of September afternoon. Don’t expect much after that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 11 |
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125 | 184 | 120 | 75 | 154 | 266 | 1608 | 641 | 356 | 635 | 1449 | 1226 | 1246 | 586 | 391 | 1739 | 1631 | 1041 | 1104 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:08AM1.08m | 2:43PM1.52m | 3:28AM1.07m | 3:54PM1.58m | 4:48AM1.12m | 5:03PM1.64m | 5:56AM1.21m | 6:04PM1.71m | 6:50AM1.31m | 6:57PM1.74m | 7:36AM1.40m | 7:45PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:51AM0.52m | 9:48PM0.46m | 9:14AM0.53m | 11:06PM0.37m | 10:33AM0.49m | 00:04AM0.27m | 11:39AM0.41m | 00:51AM0.19m | 12:35PM0.32m | 1:32AM0.15m | 1:24PM0.26m | 2:10AM0.13m | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | E 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 20 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 11 |
125 | 184 | 120 | 75 | 17 | 14 | 1408 | 641 | 356 | 7 | 1449 | 1226 | 1246 | 586 | 391 | 72 | 1631 | 1041 | 1104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | ENE 9 | E 11 | S 10 | S 11 | E 10 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 17 | S 23 | S 23 |
115 | 17 | 10 | 70 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 89 | 166 | 377 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | N 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | NE 9 | — | NE 7 | S 18 | E 16 | ENE 9 | E 15 | ENE 10 |
14 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | NE 5 | WNW 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 10 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | S 9 | — | — | — |
— | 9 | 119 | 1 | 154 | 266 | 1608 | — | — | 635 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1739 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 69 | 362 | 0 | 0 | 324 | 69 | 137 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 621 | 316 | 116 | 116 | 13 |
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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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