Surf Forecasts:
Forresters surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forresters this week:
The surf forecast for Forresters over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forresters in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 21st Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 21st Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forresters over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 17 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
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30 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 42 | 22 | 26 | 40 | 31 | 24 | 36 | 512 | 464 | 304 | 373 | 173 | 97 | 66 | 30 | 29 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:59AM1.13m | 10:51PM1.71m | 11:55AM1.14m | 11:44PM1.58m | 12:52PM1.16m | 00:37AM1.43m | 1:49PM1.20m | 1:33AM1.27m | 2:45PM1.25m | 2:33AM1.13m | 3:38PM1.31m | 3:35AM1.03m | 4:26PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:55AM-0.02m | 4:22PM0.34m | 5:46AM0.03m | 5:20PM0.40m | 6:35AM0.11m | 6:24PM0.47m | 7:23AM0.18m | 7:34PM0.52m | 8:09AM0.25m | 8:48PM0.53m | 8:53AM0.32m | 10:00PM0.51m | 9:37AM0.37m | ||||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
— | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
135 | 146 | 146 | 167 | 183 | 170 | 133 | 130 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 512 | 464 | 304 | 270 | 173 | 62 | 66 | 30 | 29 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 |
30 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 40 | 31 | 24 | 36 | 61 | 55 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 53 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 12 | S 9 | SSE 16 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
4 | 3 | 2 | — | 42 | 6 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 47 | 97 | 49 | 10 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | NNW 2 | N 3 | NW 3 | N 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 373 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 23 |
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Information about the Forresters Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Forresters provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Forresters can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Forresters 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 (Forresters) 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 Forresters 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Forresters, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Central Coast which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Dee Why, Hornsby and Mosman.











