Forresters Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.39° S 151.49° E

Issued: 9 pm 17 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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forresters in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 19th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 21st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 21st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
11
1.6
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.7
S
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
17
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
16
16
9
42
22
26
40
31
24
36
512
464
304
373
173
97
66
30
29
14
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
E
10
W
10
WSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
NW
10
NNE
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
E
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
High Tide
10:59AM1.13m
10:51PM1.71m
11:55AM1.14m
11:44PM1.58m
12:52PM1.16m
00:37AM1.43m
1:49PM1.20m
1:33AM1.27m
2:45PM1.25m
2:33AM1.13m
3:38PM1.31m
3:35AM1.03m
4:26PM1.36m
Low Tide
4:55AM-0.02m
4:22PM0.34m
5:46AM0.03m
5:20PM0.40m
6:35AM0.11m
6:24PM0.47m
7:23AM0.18m
7:34PM0.52m
8:09AM0.25m
8:48PM0.53m
8:53AM0.32m
10:00PM0.51m
9:37AM0.37m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:58
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
 mm
Temp °C
19
21
21
18
19
17
16
19
18
16
16
16
15
16
15
14
14
16
13
14
16
Feels °C
18
19
18
15
14
12
12
16
15
12
14
14
13
12
11
12
11
13
9
11
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
1.6
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.4
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
135
146
146
167
183
170
133
130
59
59
61
512
464
304
270
173
62
66
30
29
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.7
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
Energy kJ
30
16
16
9
23
22
19
40
31
24
36
61
55
33
33
32
53
8
7
10
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.2
S
9
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
S
9
0.3
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
S
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
4
3
2
42
6
26
7
8
2
4
1
1
5
47
97
49
10
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.5
N
3
0.7
NW
3
0.6
N
4
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
SW
4
1.7
S
8
0.3
N
3
Energy kJ
1
1
4
11
9
5
3
2
3
3
373
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
11
4
0
4
1
1
0
0
0
22
0
0
7
0
0
0
5
5
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
2
5
3
4
2
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
6
6
6
4
7
5
9
4
9
9
8
6
6
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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