Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Issued: 9 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
20.4° 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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 559 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 20th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
1
0
1
2
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
11
0.5
S
14
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.7
S
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.7
S
9
1.9
S
8
1.9
S
9
1.7
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.5
S
7
1.8
S
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.8
S
10
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
91
85
85
82
90
322
463
500
525
382
238
246
387
365
293
215
140
126
158
222
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
SE
5
WNW
10
WSW
20
SSW
15
W
15
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
S
15
S
5
SSW
15
S
10
W
5
WNW
10
ENE
10
WNW
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:47PM1.26m
00:45AM1.58m
1:39PM1.28m
1:35AM1.46m
2:30PM1.31m
2:25AM1.34m
3:22PM1.35m
3:15AM1.24m
4:12PM1.40m
4:06AM1.17m
5:01PM1.46m
4:58AM1.11m
5:47PM1.52m
Low Tide
6:17PM0.54m
7:24AM0.34m
7:20PM0.61m
8:12AM0.40m
8:29PM0.65m
8:59AM0.44m
9:39PM0.66m
9:43AM0.47m
10:47PM0.64m
10:26AM0.47m
11:47PM0.59m
11:07AM0.46m
00:37AM0.53m
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clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
rain showers
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clear
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
2
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
19
19
17
18
17
17
17
16
15
17
17
15
15
16
15
16
15
14
15
15
14
Feels °C
16
16
14
16
14
16
13
11
12
14
13
12
10
12
12
13
12
13
14
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.7
S
10
1.3
SSW
10
0.5
E
10
1.7
S
8
1.9
S
9
0.4
S
15
1.4
SSE
8
1.5
S
7
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSE
15
0.3
S
14
1.5
SSE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
121
91
85
85
82
90
322
49
392
525
68
238
246
33
75
32
215
140
126
158
222
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
S
16
0.3
E
9
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
18
0.2
E
8
0.1
N
8
0.3
S
12
0.7
S
7
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
8
Energy kJ
38
36
74
39
37
74
50
36
31
132
15
32
30
25
5
1
25
47
121
87
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.2
NNE
5
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
18
0.3
E
9
0.1
NE
7
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.5
S
11
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
19
Energy kJ
110
89
18
8
5
3
17
55
15
2
6
6
7
1
1
7
55
39
37
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.3
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
1.7
S
9
1.9
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
Energy kJ
13
22
2
7
5
6
463
500
382
387
365
293
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
13
22
22
0
13
0
0
27
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
3
4
3
4
5
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
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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