Forresters Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.39° S 151.49° E

Issued: 3 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Forresters sea temperature is
19.7° 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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with 646 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forresters in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.9
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
1.7
S
8
1.9
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
8
1.7
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1
SE
11
1.6
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
24
37
50
435
505
438
239
207
191
140
79
89
359
387
353
328
346
346
244
419
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
E
0
W
15
SW
10
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
15
WSW
20
SW
30
S
20
S
15
SSW
20
SE
5
SE
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
Wind State
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:37AM1.43m
1:49PM1.20m
1:33AM1.27m
2:45PM1.25m
2:33AM1.13m
3:38PM1.31m
3:35AM1.03m
4:26PM1.36m
4:37AM0.98m
5:11PM1.41m
5:34AM0.96m
5:53PM1.46m
6:25AM0.96m
Low Tide
6:24PM0.47m
7:23AM0.18m
7:34PM0.52m
8:09AM0.25m
8:48PM0.53m
8:53AM0.32m
10:00PM0.51m
9:37AM0.37m
11:05PM0.47m
10:22AM0.40m
11:59PM0.41m
11:06AM0.42m
00:44AM0.35m
11:50AM0.42m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
 mm
2
3
2
5
5
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
20
16
16
17
17
15
15
15
16
17
14
15
15
15
14
15
16
15
15
13
15
Feels °C
17
12
14
15
16
11
12
12
13
14
10
9
9
9
11
12
13
14
13
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
1.1
S
9
1.5
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
1.7
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.6
SE
9
Energy kJ
91
66
61
59
184
320
309
239
207
191
140
79
89
1
4
4
328
346
346
244
419
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
12
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
17
0.4
S
8
0.1
NE
8
1
SE
11
0.1
S
20
Energy kJ
31
24
37
50
54
51
33
31
17
15
6
12
6
4
4
3
6
22
2
229
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
5
0.3
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
E
9
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
6
12
6
4
1
1
61
50
16
13
6
2
2
7
4
2
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.3
WNW
3
1.7
S
9
1.9
S
8
1.8
S
8
0.3
W
3
1.7
S
8
1.9
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
8
Energy kJ
2
1
435
505
438
1
359
387
353
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
121
0
7
7
0
0
7
0
11
201
14
0
60
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
5
3
4
4
2
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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