Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
18.7° C
0.1° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 cookin’ for Forster Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. No real surf to get excited about until Wednesday the 19th. That’s a solid couple of days of flat, choppy junk before we see anything worth paddling out for.

Now, Wednesday morning the 19th is where it finally turns on. We’ve got a 4ft swell coming out of the ESE with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s a rare treat, and the water temp is sitting at 66°, pretty much dead average for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate, clocking in at (393), and the direction is lining up just right for that SE optimum the beach likes. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The conditions will be clean, the waves will have some shape, and you’ll be able to breathe between sets. Just be aware it might get a bit busy – crowds are listed as often here, so get there early.

After Wednesday morning, it all goes pear-shaped again. The wind swings onshore or cross-shore, the swell drops off, and we’re back to poor surf until… well, there’s a sniff of something on the 24th. That Monday morning and afternoon the 24th shows a very long period 19-second groundswell coming from the south, but the height is tiny at 2ft to 2ft. The energy is strong for such a small wave (303 to 430), but that period is so long it’ll be draining and mushy at a beach break. The wind is clean and glassy though, so if you’ve got a longboard and a whole lot of patience, it might be worth a paddle.

Then there’s another solid window on Thursday the 27th morning: clean 3ft south swell with a 10-second period and clean cross-offshore wind. Wave energy is solid at (393). That’s a decent bet for the end of the first week.

The best surf actually looks to be on the very last days of the forecast – Friday morning the 28th through to Saturday afternoon the 29th. Friday the 28th morning sees 6ft from the NE with glassy conditions, and Saturday the 29th holds clean 5ft to 5ft from the NE, also glassy. The energy is moderate to strong (350 to 485), and the winds are dead calm. This is potentially the real pay-off, but remember it’s a week and a half away, so lock it in with a grain of salt.

Overall, the big standout is Wednesday the 19th morning – glassy, clean, and a solid swell direction. The secondary call is the end of the month, Friday 28th into Saturday 29th, but that’s long-range and could change.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
11:30AM1.42m
11:34PM1.37m
12:12PM1.39m
00:15AM1.23m
12:57PM1.37m
1:00AM1.11m
1:48PM1.36m
1:53AM1.02m
2:43PM1.36m
2:58AM0.96m
3:42PM1.38m
4:10AM0.96m
4:41PM1.42m
Low Tide
5:22PM0.46m
5:39AM0.38m
6:12PM0.55m
6:12AM0.46m
7:11PM0.64m
6:51AM0.53m
8:25PM0.69m
7:41AM0.59m
9:55PM0.68m
8:46AM0.62m
11:11PM0.61m
9:57AM0.62m
00:01AM0.52m
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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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