Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
20.8°C
1.0° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 823 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Oct 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 19th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 21st Oct)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 25th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:26PM1.39m
3:26AM0.98m
3:22PM1.37m
4:29AM1.03m
4:17PM1.37m
5:23AM1.11m
5:08PM1.39m
6:08AM1.20m
5:57PM1.40m
6:47AM1.30m
6:42PM1.42m
7:24AM1.41m
7:26PM1.42m
Low Tide
9:34PM0.55m
8:35AM0.72m
10:37PM0.51m
9:56AM0.72m
11:26PM0.45m
11:05AM0.67m
00:06AM0.39m
12:01PM0.59m
00:41AM0.33m
12:49PM0.49m
1:14AM0.28m
1:34PM0.39m
1:48AM0.24m
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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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