
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with ENE 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 (Jul 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Forster Beach. This is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly exposed to whatever swell comes its way, and it’s a beach setup. We’re looking at the full 16-day window, and it’s a mixed bag. There’s a bit of a slow start, then a great run of clean surf, a few days of flatness, and then some big, dangerous swell at the end.
The first real action kicks off on Wednesday, July 22nd. We’ve got a 4.3ft swell pushing in from the ENE with a 10-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW. The water temp is sitting at 67.1°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 366, and it’s looking clean. A nice little session for the beginners and longboarders.
Thursday the 23rd drops off a bit. The swell fades to 3.0ft from the ENE, period dropping to 9 seconds. Wind is offshore from the W in the morning, then cross-off from the SW in the arvo. The wave energy is weak (154 and 124). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
Friday the 24th is where things get interesting. The morning starts with a clean 5.9ft swell from the SSW, but it’s short period at 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (412). The afternoon is where the energy jumps big time. The swell hits 8.2ft from the S, period a short 10 seconds, but the combined energy is a whopping 2553 – that’s strong. The wind is cross-off from the SSW. It’s a bit of a raw, choppy day, but the power is there. This is getting a bit too big for beginners.
Now, Saturday the 25th is a standout. The morning brings a 6.9ft groundswell from the S, with a solid 11-second period, meaning the waves have proper shape and energy. The combined energy is strong at 1126 and the wind is light cross-offshore from the WNW. It’s clean, powerful, and the best combo of the whole run so far. The afternoon holds up just as well, with a 5.9ft S swell, same period, and light SSW cross-off winds. This is the day for experienced surfers who want some power but not out of control.
Sunday the 26th keeps the quality going. The morning is a 6.9ft S swell, now with a very long 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is very strong (1170) and the wind is light cross-off from the WSW. It’s clean and lined up. The afternoon shifts slightly, with a 6.2ft S swell and the wind turning cross-shore from the SSE. Still good, but the morning is the best of the two.
Monday the 27th, the swell drops to 4.6ft from the S, period back to 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (323). The big news here is the wind: glassy conditions in the morning with a NW breeze of just 5 km/h. That’s perfect, clean conditions. The arvo turns onshore, so hit the dawn patrol.
Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are a write-off. The swell is tiny, dropping to 1.0ft, and the energy is weak (as low as 58). The period on Wednesday jumps to 16 seconds, but that’s just a long-period sneaker set with no size. The winds are messy. It’s a flat spell, so don’t bother.
Thursday the 30th is a warning. The swell is forecast to be 11.5ft from the S with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2690. That’s a beast of a day. The wind is light cross-off, so it’s clean, but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. This is for expert only, and even then, it’s a high-risk session. The afternoon drops to 9.8ft, still huge.
Friday the 31st is another standout. The morning is glassy, with a 8.2ft swell from the SSE, period 8 seconds. The energy is strong at 1162. The wind is glassy from the NNW. That’s a clean, powerful morning. The arvo turns onshore, so get on it early.
Saturday, August 1st, the swell backs off to 4.6ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (679). The morning looks clean with a light cross-off from the NNW. The afternoon turns onshore again.
Sunday, August 2nd, is a glassy morning with a 3.6ft S swell,
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
305 | 242 | 177 | 143 | 113 | 62 | 365 | 1418 | 2348 | 1104 | 755 | 614 | 1164 | 810 | 398 | 318 | 225 | 140 | 63 | 28 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:34PM1.35m | 2:30AM1.12m | 3:26PM1.38m | 3:25AM1.04m | 4:21PM1.42m | 4:27AM1.01m | 5:15PM1.47m | 5:33AM1.01m | 6:05PM1.53m | 6:34AM1.04m | 6:49PM1.59m | 7:25AM1.09m | 7:31PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.69m | 8:41AM0.53m | 10:21PM0.68m | 9:33AM0.55m | 11:31PM0.63m | 10:28AM0.54m | 00:23AM0.55m | 11:21AM0.52m | 1:05AM0.46m | 12:10PM0.48m | 1:43AM0.38m | 12:55PM0.45m | 2:17AM0.31m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 4 |
305 | 242 | 177 | 143 | 113 | 62 | 39 | 1107 | 2348 | 1104 | 755 | 614 | 1164 | 810 | 398 | 318 | 225 | 140 | 63 | 28 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 17 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 16 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
31 | 31 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 21 | 19 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | E 6 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 8 | SE 14 | S 18 | S 7 |
14 | 14 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 15 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | WSW 2 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 8 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | WSW 2 |
16 | — | 1 | 3 | 23 | 102 | 365 | 1418 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 15 | 35 | 67 |
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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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