Forresters Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (52 breaks) / New South Wales (292 breaks) / Australia (814 breaks)

Forresters Surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
1 h 5 min ago

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 (Apr 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forresters in the next 12 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 23) at 1AM.
Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 21st Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 21st Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 21st Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forresters over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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SSW | S | S | S | S | S | S | SSE | SSE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | NE | S | SSE | SSE | SSE |
4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
23 | 626 | 284 | 191 | 124 | 88 | 46 | 86 | 173 | 188 | 262 | 194 | 127 | 96 | 157 | 481 | 201 | 475 | 582 | 377 | 154 | 275 | 188 | 126 | 113 | 73 | 138 | 74 | 52 | 27 | 14 | 21 | 9 | 349 | 375 | 355 |
SW | SSE | W | W | S | W | WNW | ENE | WSW | WNW | ENE | WSW | WNW | SSE | S | SSW | SSE | WSW | SW | ENE | W | W | E | WNW | NE | ENE | WNW | NNE | NE | NW | NNW | NE | NW | NW | NNE | SSW |
cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- on |
3:55PM 1.02 | 3:38AM 1.34 | 4:51PM 1.13 | 4:38AM 1.40 | 5:38PM 1.27 | 5:32AM 1.46 | 6:21PM 1.41 | 6:24AM 1.50 | 7:04PM 1.55 | 7:15AM 1.51 | 7:46PM 1.66 | 8:05AM 1.47 | 8:29PM 1.74 | 8:57AM 1.40 | 9:13PM 1.77 | 9:50AM 1.30 | 10:00PM 1.75 | 10:46AM 1.20 | 10:50PM 1.69 | 11:48AM 1.09 | 11:46PM 1.60 | 12:58PM 1.03 | 12:49AM 1.49 | |||||||||||||
9:17PM 0.58 | 10:31AM 0.25 | 10:26PM 0.49 | 11:18AM 0.16 | 11:26PM 0.38 | 12:02PM 0.08 | 12:20AM 0.26 | 12:44PM 0.02 | 1:11AM 0.14 | 1:26PM 0.01 | 2:03AM 0.05 | 2:07PM 0.04 | 2:54AM -0.01 | 2:50PM 0.10 | 3:48AM -0.02 | 3:33PM 0.19 | 4:43AM 0.01 | 4:20PM 0.29 | 5:43AM 0.08 | 5:12PM 0.40 | 6:48AM 0.15 | 6:14PM 0.50 | ||||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Long Jetty which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Forresters.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds |
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17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 20 |
15 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 17 |
16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 20 |
6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - |
- | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.