Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.8° C
0.6° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 3,084 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with ESE 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 (Jul 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 15th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 15th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's coming down the line for Forster Beach.

Right off the bat, this stretch is looking pretty quiet for a few days. The first real chance of a surf won't be until Saturday the 11th, and even then it's a bit of a tease. We've got a 3ft ESE swell rolling in with a solid 12-second period, and the water is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The early morning on Saturday is the pick with a light NNW breeze keeping it clean, but it's not a massive day. The wave energy is pushing moderate there, sitting at (511). Saturday afternoon gets messy quick with a cross-onshore breeze, so don't bother with that.

Then we hit a proper flat spell. Sunday the 12th through to Tuesday the 14th is all small, weak, and ordinary. The swell drops right off, with wave energy falling to barely a whisper, down to (46) on Tuesday morning. Not worth paddling out for.

Things finally start to rumble back to life on Wednesday the 15th. The morning is still a write-off, but the afternoon is a real eye-opener, but only for the brave. An 12ft S’ly swell hits with a short period of 7 seconds, and the energy is absolutely thumping at (2550). That's way too much for most. The wind is a stiff cross-off, but the swell is just too big. This is expert territory, or maybe a day for the kite crew to have a field day.

The rest of that week is a bit of a mixed bag of lumpy, cross-shore conditions with a solid 7ft+ swell hanging around, but the wind isn't playing nice. It's surfable but not pretty.

Now, mark your calendar for Sunday the 19th of July. That's the standout. The morning is looking absolutely glassy with a light W wind, super clean. We’ve got a 6ft E swell, 10-second period, and the energy is strong at (817). This is the one to get excited about. The water will be clean, the waves will have some punch, and it's the best window of the whole outlook.

Monday the 20th is still decent with a 5ft E swell and offshore winds in the morning, so that's a good backup.

The real big one, though, comes in the long-range. Thursday the 23rd of July. A massive 10ft S’ly groundswell, with a long 12-second period, and light offshore winds. The wave energy is off the charts at (2730). This is a serious, powerful swell. At Forster Beach, that’s a big, solid wave. It's a proper expert-only day, but if you’ve got the skills and the right board, it’s going to be a session to remember. The morning window is the best bet.

So, for the best of the best: get on the Sunday the 19th morning for the cleanest, most user-friendly waves of the period. For the big dogs, Thursday the 23rd is the one to watch, but it's a beast.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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SW
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SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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325
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154
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128
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66
42
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28
47
233
2550
1433
618
447
301
768
756
695
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
10
ENE
15
NW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
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10
W
25
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15
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SSE
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15
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10
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High Tide
5:28PM1.65m
5:58AM1.17m
6:28PM1.75m
7:06AM1.19m
7:25PM1.83m
8:07AM1.24m
8:18PM1.88m
9:01AM1.28m
9:09PM1.88m
9:51AM1.31m
9:57PM1.84m
10:39AM1.33m
10:43PM1.75m
Low Tide
10:51AM0.39m
00:23AM0.36m
11:51AM0.36m
1:21AM0.26m
12:47PM0.32m
2:13AM0.17m
1:41PM0.29m
3:01AM0.13m
2:32PM0.28m
3:46AM0.12m
3:22PM0.30m
4:30AM0.15m
4:10PM0.34m
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Feels °C
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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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