
Surf Forecasts:
Forster Beach surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with 562 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Fri 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | S 14 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 121 | 91 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 92 | 412 | 517 | 481 | 295 | 264 | 151 | 120 | 428 | 344 | 242 | 196 | 265 | 269 | 194 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:55PM1.69m | 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 | 6:35AM0.28m | 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 | ||||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
— | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 |
81 | 55 | 91 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 92 | 50 | 49 | 381 | 295 | 264 | 151 | 120 | 7 | 58 | 242 | 196 | 265 | 269 | 194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | S 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 10 | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | E 8 | SSE 17 | S 15 | S 14 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 |
158 | 121 | 35 | 48 | 63 | 37 | 74 | 17 | 36 | 31 | 134 | 75 | 32 | 13 | 6 | 59 | 113 | 104 | 30 | 30 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | S 19 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 16 | S 14 | ENE 7 |
37 | 110 | 89 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 62 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 43 | 65 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 3 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — |
2 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 412 | 517 | 481 | — | — | — | 2 | 428 | 344 | — | — | 47 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
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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.
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