Forresters surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 07 Feb 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
23.3° 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 Wednesday (Feb 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forresters in the next 12 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Feb 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 11th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 11th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 13th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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 morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sat
14
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.1
E
0.3
E
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
1.2
ENE
0.2
S
0.3
S
1
S
1.8
SSE
1.4
SSE
0.9
S
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)87121110101599884885887667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)101012101817415655585114538824585106162176
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
5
NNE
15
NE
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
WNW
15
NE
25
NE
10
SW
20
SSW
35
S
10
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscrosscross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:23AM
1.29
1:20PM
1.08
2:11AM
1.26
2:13PM
0.96
3:08AM
1.25
3:24PM
0.88
4:13AM
1.25
4:51PM
0.85
5:19AM
1.29
6:06PM
0.88
6:16AM
1.36
7:01PM
0.94
7:03AM
1.44
7:45PM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:36AM
0.50
7:28PM
0.39
8:41AM
0.55
8:10PM
0.47
10:00AM
0.57
9:05PM
0.53
11:22AM
0.54
10:14PM
0.55
12:27PM
0.47
11:24PM
0.53
1:15PM
0.39
12:22AM
0.48
1:55PM
0.30
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sat
14
Sunrise-6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28-
Sunset--7:52--7:52--7:51--7:50--7:49--7:47--7:46
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242323232023232324232526252423191920212122
Feels °C (?)242424212124242525252524272420151819201920
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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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