Forresters Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.39° S 151.49° E

Issued: 3 pm 21 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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 601 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
1.6
S
8
2
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
1.3
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.4
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
343
542
287
377
202
199
128
228
334
290
265
188
247
249
286
307
293
470
388
361
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SW
20
SW
15
S
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SSE
15
WSW
20
SW
25
S
25
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
5
SW
10
WSW
10
SSE
5
W
10
SW
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
Wind State
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
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
6:33PM1.50m
7:11AM0.98m
Low Tide
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
1:26AM0.29m
12:33PM0.41m
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light rain
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6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
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4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
 mm
4
1
1
3
4
1
1
4
2
1
1
4
1
6
Temp °C
17
16
16
16
14
15
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
15
15
15
15
13
14
15
16
Feels °C
14
14
12
13
10
12
12
12
10
11
12
13
13
13
13
13
14
11
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
11
1.3
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
1.3
S
8
1.6
S
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
1.3
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.4
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
59
223
405
287
238
202
199
128
228
334
5
1
188
247
249
286
307
293
470
388
361
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
9
0.3
SE
12
0.1
NE
8
0.6
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
0.1
S
20
0.5
SE
13
0.2
S
17
Energy kJ
32
55
33
33
17
50
15
6
6
6
4
3
1
3
24
2
95
217
8
83
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.3
SSE
18
0.3
E
9
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
N
7
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
19
0.1
E
8
0.2
SSE
18
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
6
1
1
60
16
16
13
5
1
3
6
3
6
4
7
1
32
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
5
1.6
S
8
2
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
0.2
WSW
2
0.9
S
5
Energy kJ
13
343
542
377
290
265
1
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
11
0
7
7
0
0
7
0
7
14
38
14
14
0
0
7
0
0
7
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
7
5
6
6
5
5
6
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
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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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