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Forresters surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Forresters surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Forresters sea temperature is
23.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forresters this week:

The surf forecast for Forresters over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forresters in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 13th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 17th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 17th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forresters over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.9
ESE
1.1
E
0.6
S
0.9
E
0.5
S
1.2
E
0.4
SSE
1.4
ENE
0.4
SE
0.6
ESE
0.7
SE
1.5
E
1.7
SSE
3.5
SE
4
SE
3.5
ESE
3.5
ESE
3.5
SE
3
SE
3
SE
Period(s) (?)9671081051057778101011101010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)936213467894682391111730542665962704378322852129247315751542
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
10
E
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
20
NE
5
S
30
SSE
30
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
0
SSE
15
E
40
E
35
E
25
E
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:07AM
1.31
5:25PM
0.89
5:58AM
1.36
6:29PM
0.90
6:44AM
1.42
7:22PM
0.94
7:28AM
1.49
8:07PM
0.98
8:08AM
1.55
8:47PM
1.02
8:46AM
1.61
9:25PM
1.06
9:23AM
1.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:06PM
0.45
12:00PM
0.51
10:59PM
0.47
12:56PM
0.44
11:53PM
0.47
1:41PM
0.37
12:43AM
0.44
2:22PM
0.30
1:29AM
0.41
2:59PM
0.23
2:10AM
0.37
3:35PM
0.18
2:50AM
0.34
4:09PM
0.14
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01-
Sunset--8:07--8:07--8:06--8:06--8:06--8:06--8:05
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heavy rain
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Rain (mm)
1----1-21--1-223917261520
Temp. °C212223222223222223222423222221212323222020
Feels °C (?)212221212222222223202620191818182421171718
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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 12 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.

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