Forresters Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.39° S 151.49° E

Issued: 9 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Forresters sea temperature is
19.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Forresters surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Forresters surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,552 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forresters in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 4th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 8th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forresters over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.5
SSW
7
1
S
12
1
S
9
1.2
S
8
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
9
3
SSE
11
2.4
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.3
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.7
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
9
8
3
11
26
282
173
191
1641
1079
1699
1055
941
838
815
1061
886
701
546
680
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
15
NW
25
NNW
25
WNW
30
W
15
W
5
WSW
10
SE
15
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
WSW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:42PM1.56m
10:30AM1.07m
10:18PM1.52m
11:11AM1.10m
10:55PM1.46m
11:55AM1.14m
11:35PM1.38m
12:42PM1.19m
00:21AM1.30m
1:34PM1.25m
1:18AM1.20m
2:29PM1.33m
2:25AM1.12m
Low Tide
3:12PM0.40m
4:31AM0.19m
3:52PM0.43m
5:06AM0.19m
4:36PM0.46m
5:41AM0.19m
5:25PM0.50m
6:18AM0.20m
6:23PM0.52m
6:59AM0.22m
7:29PM0.53m
7:46AM0.24m
8:44PM0.49m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
 mm
1
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
Temp °C
21
21
17
19
18
12
14
14
15
14
15
15
15
15
15
16
15
15
14
15
14
Feels °C
17
17
12
13
11
7
11
12
14
8
8
9
10
10
10
11
10
11
10
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.5
SSW
7
1
S
12
1
S
9
0.9
S
8
0.3
E
8
1.1
SSE
14
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
14
2.3
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.3
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.7
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
Energy kJ
112
86
32
13
16
26
282
173
105
11
521
13
4
941
838
815
1061
886
701
546
680
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
12
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.4
S
11
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
16
0.2
E
12
0.6
SE
13
0.8
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
ESE
13
1
ESE
12
0.1
S
23
Energy kJ
11
9
8
1
11
22
14
5
41
4
13
14
5
12
140
138
77
158
304
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
12
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
15
0.5
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
23
Energy kJ
8
3
1
3
11
4
12
5
2
3
12
6
6
18
45
4
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.5
W
3
0.3
W
3
1.2
S
8
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
9
3
SSE
11
2.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
7
1
9
6
6
2
191
1641
1079
1699
1055
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
4
4
32
39
164
4
0
14
0
34
299
234
163
201
14
14
14
14
7
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
7
5
5
3
4
5
2
4
5
9
7
4
4
9
9
7
5
7
7
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
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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.

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