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Forster Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Port Macquarie (37 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Forster Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 28 Aug 2025 AEST
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 Thursday (Aug 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 31st Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 629 | 597 | 423 | 945 | 514 | 180 | 346 | 1714 | 12565 | 2644 | 1693 | 937 | 705 | 596 | 357 | 222 | 259 | 195 | 155 | 172 | 138 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:26AM 1.39 | 11:25PM 1.25 | 12:08PM 1.36 | 12:07AM 1.14 | 12:55PM 1.34 | 12:59AM 1.04 | 1:49PM 1.33 | 2:03AM 0.97 | 2:47PM 1.34 | 3:16AM 0.94 | 3:47PM 1.37 | 4:30AM 0.96 | 4:44PM 1.43 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:21PM 0.52 | 5:24AM 0.41 | 6:10PM 0.59 | 5:57AM 0.48 | 7:13PM 0.66 | 6:40AM 0.55 | 8:33PM 0.68 | 7:39AM 0.62 | 10:05PM 0.64 | 8:55AM 0.65 | 11:14PM 0.56 | 10:09AM 0.63 | 12:00AM 0.46 | ||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Port Macquarie
The wind is still offshore at Forster Beach (moderate winds from the W at TareeAirportAws 35 km from Forster Beach). A 0.9m groundswell from the E
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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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