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Forster Beach surf break

Forster Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 16 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
22.4° C
 (Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Mar 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 17th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 17th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 16th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
1.3
NE
0.5
S
1
S
1
S
1.1
S
0.6
ENE
0.4
NE
0.6
S
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
ENE
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)1514131261166681681615151514810109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6484072121061115779809451684362798075745112212285
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
30
NE
30
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
S
15
ESE
5
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffglassoncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:44PM
1.21
7:42AM
1.56
8:20PM
1.31
8:23AM
1.58
8:56PM
1.40
9:03AM
1.58
9:33PM
1.48
9:45AM
1.55
10:13PM
1.54
10:29AM
1.48
10:57PM
1.57
11:18AM
1.38
11:47PM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:49PM
0.30
1:30AM
0.43
2:20PM
0.24
2:12AM
0.34
2:52PM
0.19
2:53AM
0.27
3:24PM
0.16
3:36AM
0.23
3:58PM
0.16
4:21AM
0.22
4:34PM
0.19
5:10AM
0.24
5:14PM
0.25
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52--
Sunset-7:07--7:06--7:04--7:02--7:01--7:00--6:59-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------1-1367551---122
Temp. °C222322242625232423222222222323222323222322
Feels °C (?)212119242428242424242324232324242423222223
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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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