Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Forster, Australia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Forster...

Forster is a coastal city in Australia. It is a quite little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 17591 people. The water temperature around Forster changes slightly during the year. The temperature ranges from 17.2°C (63°F) in September up to 23.4°C (74.1°F) in the month of January, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 20°C (69°F) and the best time for water activities is winter, since Forster is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Forster?

The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters near Forster is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in close proximity to Forster. The closest one is Pebbly, which is 0.2km (0.2miles) away from Forster. Click here for more information on Pebbly and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Forster are Haydens rock, which is ca 0.3km (0.2miles) away, and Tuncurry Breakwall, located ca 0.7km (0.4miles) from Forster.

Are there beaches in close proximity to Forster?

No, not many beaches are located near to Forster. A beach, which is not too far away, is Ninety Mile Beach, which is more than 1172.5km (728.3miles) away from Forster. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Golden Bay, which is roughly 1214.8km (754.6miles) away from Forster.

What wetsuit is recommended for Forster?

The water temperature around Forster is warm, reaching up to 23°C (74°F) in the months of December, January, and February. During this time, in the summer, a thin top or a jumpsuit might be required for most people, but some might even be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during early fall, water temperatures cool down to approximately 17°C (63°F). In this season, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Forster?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (63-72°F) during fall. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during December, January, and February when temperatures go up to 18 to 23°C (65-74°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Forster: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Forster...

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