Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
18.6°C
0.3° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 617 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 4th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what Forster Beach is cooking up for the next couple of weeks.

First up, it’s a slow start. Forster Beach is a pretty exposed beginner wave, but the first few days are looking weak. The energy is only moderate (410), and the swell is a tiny 2ft from the south. The wind is cross-on, so it’s a bit messy. Water temp is 66°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are nothing special. We’ve got little south swells, barely 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is all over the shop. Wednesday morning has a clean cross-off breeze, but the swell is ankle-high. The energy is dropping (191), so it’s not worth the paddle.

There’s a real gap in quality here. Thursday and Friday are flat or weak. The best of this early period is the glassy Friday morning on the 4th, but the swell is only 3ft with a short period of 7 seconds – it’s weak and won’t have much push. The energy is only moderate (239). It’s a small window for a beginner to get a few knee-high rollers, but it’s not a standout.

The second week kicks off, and things get wild. On the 9th of September, the swell absolutely pumps – 16ft to 18ft from the south with a long period of 11-12 seconds. The energy is massive (6330 to 8614), but this is way too big for Forster Beach. The wind is clean, but the size is a danger zone for beginners and only for experts. The report says it’s too big for this break, so unless you’re a pro, sit this one out.

The real standout? That’s Friday morning, the 11th of September. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft from the east, and the wind swings light and glassy. The energy is still strong (1608), and the conditions are clean. This is the best on offer for experienced surfers. The east swell with a 10-second period will have some decent shape, but it’s a beach break, so the longer period might make it a bit straight. Still, with glassy conditions and that size, it’s a solid session for the crew who can handle it.

After that, the windows close up. The rest of the second week fades back into small, onshore junk. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th have cross-on winds and dropping energy, and by the 15th we’re back to tiny 3ft swell with rain showers and choppy conditions. The 16-day window fizzles out.

So, the pick of the lot is that Friday morning glassy session on the 11th. For the rest, it’s either too small, too windy, or too big. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
15
1
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10
0.7
S
12
1
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11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
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10
0.6
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0.6
S
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10
0.6
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12
1.4
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11
0.8
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9
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11
0.8
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10
0.6
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9
0.4
S
14
1.5
S
11
1
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
209
208
144
250
185
141
110
73
73
74
34
109
459
108
181
117
57
57
546
164
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
NNW
10
NNE
25
NE
10
NW
15
NW
10
N
10
NW
15
NW
25
SW
20
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5
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20
NE
10
NW
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15
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15
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5
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20
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:10PM1.46m
10:44AM1.46m
10:56PM1.36m
11:32AM1.47m
11:50PM1.25m
12:29PM1.48m
00:54AM1.15m
1:33PM1.49m
2:08AM1.08m
2:43PM1.52m
3:28AM1.07m
3:54PM1.58m
Low Tide
4:20AM0.24m
4:45PM0.35m
4:57AM0.30m
5:42PM0.41m
5:41AM0.38m
6:52PM0.47m
6:37AM0.46m
8:17PM0.50m
7:51AM0.52m
9:48PM0.46m
9:14AM0.53m
11:06PM0.37m
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6:07
6:05
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5:30
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Temp °C
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26
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18
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Feels °C
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13
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17
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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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