Forster Beach Surf Break
Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Forster Beach

Issued: 9 pm 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
21.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Forster Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Forster Beach surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, S swell with 580 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forster Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 7th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 7th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 7th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.2
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.5
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
8
1.4
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.5
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.1
NE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
632
471
348
230
123
102
137
45
25
133
150
189
233
140
97
59
54
54
53
38
49
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
WSW
10
S
10
W
5
WNW
5
ENE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NE
15
NNE
15
N
20
NE
10
NNW
5
NW
5
N
0
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
High Tide
00:30AM1.47m
1:33PM1.13m
1:20AM1.42m
2:23PM1.19m
2:12AM1.38m
3:12PM1.28m
3:07AM1.34m
4:02PM1.38m
4:04AM1.30m
4:53PM1.50m
5:03AM1.27m
5:45PM1.61m
6:04AM1.25m
6:39PM1.72m
Low Tide
7:16AM0.41m
6:47PM0.67m
8:03AM0.42m
7:58PM0.67m
8:51AM0.41m
9:10PM0.63m
9:40AM0.39m
10:20PM0.56m
10:28AM0.36m
11:25PM0.47m
11:18AM0.33m
00:26AM0.37m
12:07PM0.30m
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6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
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4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
 mm
2
1
2
6
1
Temp °C
15
16
18
17
17
18
17
19
19
18
20
21
18
16
16
16
16
17
16
20
21
Feels °C
12
14
18
17
16
17
16
16
15
16
18
18
17
16
16
16
15
17
15
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.2
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
E
5
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
1.3
NE
7
1.1
NE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
S
6
Energy kJ
632
471
348
230
123
102
71
23
21
26
39
37
35
140
97
59
54
54
53
38
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.4
S
21
0.6
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.5
E
6
0.3
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
S
6
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
7
134
165
39
18
46
137
34
6
4
2
6
5
32
18
28
23
10
10
20
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
S
19
0.2
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.3
S
16
0.2
S
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSW
3
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
7
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
7
6
6
62
6
21
45
8
2
5
8
19
1
5
1
9
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
3
0.8
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
4
1.4
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.5
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
SW
2
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.8
NE
6
Energy kJ
18
17
4
25
25
133
150
189
233
4
1
4
3
49
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
13
0
0
22
0
15
181
59
35
52
0
0
15
0
0
5
0
15
67
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
8
8
6
5
3
4
2
2
2
3
9
7
4
3
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
6
8
8
6
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
6
6
5
4
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Information about the Forster Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Forster Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Forster Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Forster Beach 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 (Forster Beach) 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 Forster Beach 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 Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Forster Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Port Macquarie, consider staying in Forster which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Port Macquarie where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Taree which is 34 km (21 miles) away, Port Stephens, Port Macquarie and North Shore.

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