Forster Beach surf break

Forster Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 10 Jan 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
24.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Sunday (Jan 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 11th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 11th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 10th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
NE
3
NE
2.3
NE
1.6
SSW
2.2
S
1.7
S
1.7
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.3
ESE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
S
0.9
NE
1.6
NE
1.3
NE
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.4
S
1.1
S
1.6
SSE
2.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)88878977798109888814679
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3268857362765484732624621611191051331323302111191126085220777
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
35
NE
10
NNW
25
SSW
30
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
10
NW
10
E
20
ENE
10
N
20
ENE
25
NE
15
NNE
5
ENE
15
SE
20
SW
25
SW
35
S
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
ononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:12PM
1.33
3:06AM
1.31
2:57PM
1.22
3:55AM
1.34
3:45PM
1.13
4:46AM
1.38
4:40PM
1.06
5:38AM
1.43
5:40PM
1.03
6:29AM
1.49
6:43PM
1.03
7:17AM
1.55
7:43PM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:06AM
0.64
8:35PM
0.45
9:09AM
0.69
9:17PM
0.49
10:21AM
0.71
10:03PM
0.52
11:36AM
0.68
10:53PM
0.52
12:41PM
0.62
11:45PM
0.51
1:33PM
0.54
12:35AM
0.49
2:16PM
0.45
1:22AM
0.46
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sunrise5:52--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--7:59--7:59-
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------124-----5-28-25
Temp. °C282826222222222223242524262623262623242322
Feels °C (?)272524191920222125252426272626292826232118
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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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