Forresters Beach
Some of the most impressive reef breaks in NSW - multiple setups along a 600m offshore reef that handle serious size. Expert only. The main reef is a 15-minute paddle and demands respect, fitness, and experience. Shark activity is noted but the quality of waves keeps the committed crew coming back. When it's on, Forresters delivers world-class walls.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (160°)
- Direction range
- 120° - 180°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 280° - 350°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Beach access from Forresters Beach Road. Long paddle.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Winter swells only. Expert conditions.
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