Forster Beach surf break

Forster Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 AEST
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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
21.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Forster Beach surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, S swell with 4,193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 5th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 6th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
3
3
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5
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
7
1
S
7
0.9
S
10
0.6
E
9
1.1
NE
5
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
1.8
SW
7
2.5
S
12
3
SSW
11
3.5
S
11
4
S
11
3.5
S
11
3
S
11
2.4
S
10
2.1
S
10
1.8
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
103
177
57
57
65
61
70
82
76
75
301
1660
2285
3131
3581
2770
2258
1160
865
603
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
SW
10
NW
15
N
15
NNE
10
W
15
NW
15
WNW
5
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
5
NW
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:55PM1.66m
9:25AM1.10m
9:35PM1.64m
10:14AM1.08m
10:16PM1.61m
11:04AM1.07m
10:59PM1.57m
11:54AM1.07m
11:43PM1.52m
12:44PM1.09m
00:30AM1.47m
1:33PM1.13m
1:20AM1.42m
Low Tide
2:11PM0.38m
3:37AM0.35m
2:48PM0.42m
4:18AM0.35m
3:27PM0.47m
5:02AM0.37m
4:07PM0.53m
5:46AM0.38m
4:53PM0.59m
6:30AM0.40m
5:45PM0.64m
7:16AM0.41m
6:47PM0.67m
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6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:51
4
4
1
1
Temp °C
17
18
13
21
21
17
20
19
14
19
18
14
17
15
14
17
16
15
16
16
16
14
16
9
17
18
14
15
15
11
13
13
8
10
10
9
11
11
11
13
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
1
S
7
0.9
S
10
0.6
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.8
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
E
11
0.5
NNE
7
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
2.5
S
12
2.5
S
11
0.3
E
10
3.5
S
11
3
S
11
3
S
11
2.4
S
10
2.1
S
10
1.8
SSE
10
Energy kJ
62
103
177
49
57
63
56
44
82
29
75
50
1660
1719
18
3021
2308
1888
1160
865
603
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
12
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.5
NNE
7
0.6
E
10
0.4
NNE
6
0.2
E
12
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
6
61
57
57
19
65
61
70
29
76
16
12
35
35
17
16
7
7
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
7
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
6
0.3
E
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
S
23
0.2
S
23
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
19
4
3
4
4
12
5
11
26
8
4
10
42
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
7
0.3
NNW
3
1.1
NE
5
0.6
WSW
3
0.3
NW
2
0.3
NW
3
1
WSW
6
0.4
WNW
3
1.1
WSW
5
1.8
SW
7
0.8
W
5
3
SSW
11
3.5
S
11
4
S
11
3.5
S
11
3
S
11
Energy kJ
173
2
51
8
1
1
62
2
62
301
27
2285
3131
3581
2770
2258
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
5
4
4
5
5
3
3
2
Distance (km)
5
0
0
27
34
0
0
0
0
15
0
59
91
22
22
22
19
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
5
4
7
5
5
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
2
1
3
2
5
5
3
5
5
5
9
6
7
7
9
9
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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