Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.1°C
0.2° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with 1,027 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
9
1.9
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.4
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.9
SSE
8
1.1
SE
10
1.1
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.6
S
9
1.5
S
9
0.8
S
15
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
407
993
606
348
399
460
225
177
246
408
334
287
369
319
298
192
144
102
50
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
NNE
10
ESE
10
SW
20
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
5
SW
15
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SE
10
NNW
10
N
25
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NE
15
NW
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:15AM1.28m
8:15PM1.61m
8:49AM1.34m
8:52PM1.59m
9:24AM1.39m
9:30PM1.54m
10:02AM1.43m
10:10PM1.46m
10:44AM1.46m
10:56PM1.36m
11:32AM1.47m
11:50PM1.25m
Low Tide
2:14AM0.22m
1:58PM0.34m
2:44AM0.19m
2:36PM0.31m
3:15AM0.19m
3:15PM0.30m
3:46AM0.21m
3:58PM0.31m
4:20AM0.24m
4:45PM0.35m
4:57AM0.30m
5:42PM0.41m
clear
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rain showers
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:05
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5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:32
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Temp °C
15
17
16
16
17
17
15
16
16
15
17
16
16
20
19
18
24
22
21
Feels °C
14
15
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16
13
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14
14
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17
15
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18
18
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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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