Forster Beach surf break

Forster Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 29 Nov 2025 AEDT
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Forster Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
23.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forster Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Forster Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 29th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 1st Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 3rd Dec)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu morning).

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
0.7
S
0.7
S
1.1
S
0.5
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1
S
2.2
SSW
2.4
S
2.4
S
1.7
S
1.1
S
0.6
SE
0.6
S
1.3
NE
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
1.7
NE
1.9
NE
1.7
NE
Period(s) (?)1116148128897899879566677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1462341751616826316715351276592944016539597714785219323311
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
15
S
15
ENE
25
NE
25
SSW
5
SSW
15
E
10
NNE
40
SW
30
S
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
20
N
10
ENE
25
NE
15
N
15
NE
30
NE
20
N
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossoncrossoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:45PM
1.43
4:43AM
1.31
4:42PM
1.40
5:33AM
1.43
5:38PM
1.38
6:24AM
1.55
6:36PM
1.35
7:15AM
1.67
7:35PM
1.32
8:07AM
1.76
8:35PM
1.29
9:00AM
1.82
9:36PM
1.25
9:52AM
1.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:28PM
0.37
10:44AM
0.57
11:16PM
0.33
11:50AM
0.48
12:03AM
0.30
12:52PM
0.38
12:50AM
0.27
1:50PM
0.29
1:37AM
0.25
2:46PM
0.22
2:25AM
0.25
3:41PM
0.18
3:12AM
0.28
Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sunrise--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35
Sunset7:38--7:39--7:40--7:42--7:42--7:43--7:44--
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------54------------
Temp. °C262622232222221917191920202023232326252427
Feels °C (?)27232120201916169111418171722212124222126
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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 12 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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