Forster Beach surf break

Forster Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
24.1° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 15th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 18th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 19th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
3
2
!
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
1.9
S
3
S
2.5
S
3.5
S
3
S
3
S
2.5
S
3
SSE
3
SSE
3
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.2
SSE
2.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)10101010109887101112111112121313111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3924003122142821308968308192817613167200520781889223326682634148511001100
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
15
ESE
5
WNW
0
NNW
15
ENE
10
WNW
10
W
5
ENE
25
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:44PM
1.43
6:51AM
1.49
7:23PM
1.53
7:36AM
1.47
8:05PM
1.62
8:23AM
1.43
8:49PM
1.68
9:14AM
1.36
9:38PM
1.70
10:09AM
1.27
10:31PM
1.70
11:11AM
1.19
11:29PM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:37PM
0.24
12:52AM
0.33
1:11PM
0.20
1:37AM
0.25
1:47PM
0.18
2:24AM
0.20
2:25PM
0.19
3:13AM
0.19
3:06PM
0.22
4:07AM
0.21
3:50PM
0.29
5:06AM
0.26
4:39PM
0.38
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--
Sunset-5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:23--5:22--5:22-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----------------15444
Temp. °C212119212220272720191817191916201817171816
Feels °C (?)181918192220242615131213141513161415131412
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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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