Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
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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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with 400 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's shaping up for Forster Beach over the next couple of weeks. We've got a bit of a slow start, but there are some good windows if you pick your moments.

Right off the bat, Forster Beach is showing some decent potential. The water's sitting at a pretty standard 66°, which is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit just yet.

Sunday morning is where it's at to kick things off. We've got a 4ft southerly swell, with a nice 12-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the ESE at just 3 mph. That's going to make for some clean, smooth waves. The combined energy is solid at 410, so there's plenty of push. This is the pick of the early period.

Don't bother with Sunday afternoon though – the wind swings onshore and it'll get messy fast.

Monday and Tuesday are write-offs with poor conditions and lumpy, choppy seas.

Now, Wednesday the 26th brings a turnaround. Morning session looks clean with a 5ft NE swell and a nice cross-off breeze from the SW at 9 mph. The waves will be a little soft on the period at 8 seconds, but it'll be rideable and clean.

Thursday the 27th morning is another good shout. A 5ft southerly swell, 8-second period, with a clean cross-off breeze from the south at 6 mph. Clean conditions, moderate energy (376), and the swell is just about right for a good paddle.

Friday the 28th morning is a standout. Glassy conditions again, with a 5ft southerly swell and a 10-second period. The wind is a whisper from the NNE at just 3 mph. The energy is strong at 482. This is going to be a beautiful morning for a surf, with clean lines and plenty of power.

Saturday the 29th morning offers a smaller, cleaner option with a 3ft SSE swell and a cross-off breeze.

Sunday the 30th is tiny, just 2ft, so only worth a look if you're desperate for a paddle.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Monday the 31st is a serious standout. The morning brings a 3ft S swell, but with a massive 19-second period. That's proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is pumping at 611. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SW. At this size, it's not going to be a big wave, but the quality of the wave will be top-notch. This is a long-period groundswell, so it might break a bit straight at a beach break like Forster, but for a clean, long wall, it'll be a treat.

The afternoon of the 31st and into Tuesday the 1st of September keeps that long-period energy going, but the winds become less favorable. The morning of the 1st has a 4ft southerly swell with a 15-second period and a cross breeze, so it might be a bit lumpy.

After that, the surf really drops off. From Wednesday the 2nd of September through to the end of the outlook, we're looking at tiny, weak waves, mostly under 3ft, with poor to marginal conditions. There's a brief flash on Friday the 4th afternoon with a glassy 3ft southerly swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds. It's surfable, but nothing to write home about. The rest of the second week is a write-off.

So, to sum it up: Sunday the 23rd morning and Friday the 28th morning are your top picks for clean, fun waves. But the real standout is Monday the 31st morning – that long-period groundswell is going to offer some beautiful, clean waves, even if it's not huge. Get on it if you can.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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422
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384
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120
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNE
25
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20
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High Tide
4:41PM1.42m
5:22AM1.00m
5:34PM1.48m
6:19AM1.07m
6:20PM1.53m
7:03AM1.14m
7:01PM1.58m
7:40AM1.22m
7:39PM1.61m
8:15AM1.28m
8:15PM1.61m
8:49AM1.34m
8:52PM1.59m
Low Tide
00:01AM0.52m
11:01AM0.58m
00:39AM0.43m
11:54AM0.52m
1:12AM0.34m
12:39PM0.46m
1:44AM0.27m
1:19PM0.39m
2:14AM0.22m
1:58PM0.34m
2:44AM0.19m
2:36PM0.31m
3:15AM0.19m
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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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