Whether it’s a surf, swim or sunbake, there is a beach in Forster or Tuncurry ready to be enjoyed.
You can’t come to Forster without a beach day (or three). Main Beach is just a short stroll from Bella Villa — perfect for a morning swim or an afternoon surf. Head to One Mile for golden sands and rolling waves, or sneak away to Burgess or Pebbly Beach for quiet coves and rockpool exploring.
Prefer calm waters? Take a dip in the Forster Ocean Baths or float the day away in Wallis Lake — it’s nature’s swimming pool at its best.
Forster’s north facing Main Beach and seawater pool in the centre of town offer calm swimming conditions on most days making it a family favourite. The beach is patrolled throughout summer and nearby cafés Beach Bums and Wingman Espresso offer beach goers options for breakfast and lunch.
One Mile Beach is Forster’s biggest easterly facing beach. Its iconic sand dune at the northern end offers visitors a challenging climb but one rewarded with expansive views down the beach and one of the best places to spot migrating whales. One Mile is patrolled at the southern end in summer months and is a favourite for surfers who share the waves with the common and bottlenose dolphins who frequent the shoreline.
The rocks that line the shore of Forster’s Burgess Beach make it one of the most picturesque on the Barrington Coast. Find your own private rockpool amongst the towering rocks or head to the white sands of the southern beach, only accessed at low tide by walking around the headland.
Tuncurry’s Nine Mile Beach stretches from the Tuncurry’s breakwall all the way to Black Head and is 4WD accessible with a MidCoast Council beach permit. A popular surfing beach, Nine Mile is also home to the annual Mullet Run where professional fisherman haul huge catches of mullet as they leave the lake and river system.
McBrides and Seven Mile Beaches of Booti Booti National Park in Forster’s south offer adventure and fantastic fishing opportunities. McBrides Beach is accessed via foot on a tough track through the littoral rainforest of the Park. Be rewarded with a secluded beach and try to not think about the climb back out! Seven Mile Beach stretches from Forster’s southern tip to Pacific Palms and is a popular beach and rock fishing location. When the swell is on, be prepared for the carpark to be full of local and visiting surfers with conditions providing one of the cleanest waves in the region.
