Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 (Jul 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 15th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Forster Beach.

The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid early pulse, but then a long stretch of average to poor conditions before a better window appears in the second week. The water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The standout is Wednesday, July 15th, especially the afternoon. We’ve got a solid 8ft south swell, with a period of 10 seconds, pushing a lot of energy into the beach (1275). It’s a cross-offshore wind, so the sets will be powerful and clean. This is a beginner-friendly break, so 8ft is getting into expert territory. It’s best for the more experienced crew. The swell direction is south, but Forster is optimised for a south-east swell, so it’s not a perfect match, but the size and wind should still make for some rippable, punchy waves. Expect crowds likely.

The second best window is Tuesday, July 21st. It’s a much smaller day, with 4ft from the east-northeast, but the wind is dead calm, glassy conditions in the morning. It’s a bit weaker on energy (292), but clean, small waves are perfect for a longboard or a funboard. This is a good one for the beginners or anyone wanting a stress-free paddle.

For the rest of the first week and into the second, the pattern is grim. From Monday the 13th right through to Monday the 20th, the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is either tiny, short-period, or just messy. There’s a 7ft day on the 16th, but the wind is too strong and cross-off, making it lumpy. Not recommended.

After the 21st, it goes quiet again. A few small, clean mornings on the 24th and 26th but with very little height (2ft to 2ft). The real hope is the last couple of days of the window. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th look promising. On the 27th, we’ve got a 7ft south swell, with a clean, moderate offshore wind from the west-southwest. That’s a nice setup for a solid, hollow beach break, but again, this is a beginner spot, so watch your limits. Energy is strong (628). The 28th has a smaller 6ft south-southeast swell, also clean. Just keep in mind this is a long-range forecast, so it’s promising but not locked in.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, get on the Wednesday the 15th afternoon. If you want a mellow, clean session, target the 21st morning. The rest of the time, you’re better off going for a coffee.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
6
0.7
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
6
0.2
S
11
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
11
1.6
S
7
2.5
S
10
2
S
9
2.2
S
8
2.1
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.3
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
144
60
28
10
35
41
233
1275
664
579
612
291
142
115
156
198
337
450
588
450
421
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NE
10
W
15
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
25
S
10
S
15
S
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
11:24AM1.34m
11:27PM1.63m
12:10PM1.34m
00:11AM1.49m
Low Tide
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
5:13AM0.21m
5:00PM0.41m
5:53AM0.28m
5:51PM0.50m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:04
5:04
 mm
1
6
4
2
2
1
Temp °C
15
15
14
17
18
15
17
17
16
14
16
16
17
17
17
17
17
16
16
16
17
Feels °C
12
11
11
12
13
10
11
12
12
10
12
13
13
14
13
13
13
13
12
12
14
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Forster Beach:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Forster Beach surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

Nearest locationNearest