Forresters surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 06 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Forresters surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Forresters sea temperature is
23.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Mar 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forresters in the next 12 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 10th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 13th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 12th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forresters over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night).

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
S
0.1
E
0.2
S
1.3
S
1.7
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.7
E
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.9
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
Period(s) (?)10995169777888889131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1888256163285363310284165157224516101985023613651215
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
10
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
SE
5
SE
5
SE
15
ENE
10
N
15
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
30
NE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:51AM
1.38
11:16PM
1.43
11:27AM
1.26
11:51PM
1.40
12:05PM
1.14
12:29AM
1.36
12:47PM
1.02
1:13AM
1.31
1:38PM
0.93
2:08AM
1.25
2:51PM
0.86
3:17AM
1.23
4:22PM
0.85
4:31AM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:00PM
0.20
5:29AM
0.28
5:29PM
0.28
6:13AM
0.35
5:59PM
0.37
7:01AM
0.42
6:32PM
0.45
7:58AM
0.49
7:14PM
0.52
9:12AM
0.53
8:12PM
0.58
10:35AM
0.52
9:32PM
0.61
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--
Sunset-7:23--7:22--7:22--7:20--7:19--7:17--7:16-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
Rain (mm)
-----17111016425--------3
Temp. °C242525232524212222232422232423232423262725
Feels °C (?)262727252526202019232423242523232220262625
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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.

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