Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Issued: 9 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
20.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SE swell with 652 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 27th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
1.3
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.9
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.8
S
8
2.1
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.7
SE
11
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.4
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
245
396
397
424
299
233
217
438
520
346
257
226
455
482
402
508
652
538
424
350
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
SE
0
SW
5
SSE
5
SSW
5
SW
5
SSE
5
WNW
5
SW
10
S
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
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
5:52AM1.09m
6:31PM1.58m
6:46AM1.08m
Low Tide
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
00:37AM0.53m
11:49AM0.44m
1:21AM0.46m
12:30PM0.43m
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
 mm
1
6
2
3
2
3
3
2
4
Temp °C
15
17
16
15
16
16
15
16
16
16
15
16
16
15
16
15
16
15
15
14
16
Feels °C
13
13
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
15
15
14
14
14
15
14
15
13
14
12
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
1.3
S
8
0.5
E
10
1.6
S
8
1.7
S
8
0.4
SSE
15
1.4
S
8
1.4
S
8
0.3
S
15
0.1
NE
7
1.8
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.7
SE
11
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
70
245
49
314
336
72
233
217
39
2
346
257
226
455
482
402
508
652
538
424
350
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
S
16
0.3
E
9
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.7
SE
13
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
19
0.3
S
18
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
14
Energy kJ
74
50
61
31
132
15
32
27
7
5
7
20
64
6
6
168
7
30
57
76
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
S
15
0.1
NE
5
0.3
S
19
0.3
E
9
0.1
NE
7
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
S
14
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.1
NE
8
0.3
S
19
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
12
17
1
62
15
2
14
6
2
2
4
7
6
19
16
3
66
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.9
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.8
S
8
2.1
SSE
8
Energy kJ
396
397
424
299
438
520
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
5
0
13
13
0
13
13
22
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
5
0
0
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
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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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