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Forster Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Port Macquarie (37 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Forster Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 Saturday (May 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 22nd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 22nd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 23rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forster Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | |
1076 | 1202 | 2371 | 2248 | 3053 | 3301 | 2798 | 2314 | 2324 | 1672 | 1633 | 1293 | 1170 | 959 | 910 | 980 | 765 | 632 | 655 | 467 | 389 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:17AM1.69m | 1:14PM1.17m | 1:15AM1.61m | 2:15PM1.20m | 2:12AM1.53m | 3:14PM1.25m | 3:08AM1.45m | 4:08PM1.32m | 4:02AM1.38m | 4:57PM1.40m | 4:52AM1.32m | 5:41PM1.47m | 5:40AM1.26m | 6:21PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:07AM0.30m | 6:38PM0.57m | 8:08AM0.34m | 7:51PM0.61m | 9:06AM0.36m | 9:05PM0.62m | 9:57AM0.38m | 10:14PM0.60m | 10:40AM0.38m | 11:14PM0.56m | 11:18AM0.38m | 00:05AM0.51m | 11:53AM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 |
4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 10 | S 14 | S 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 |
 kJ | 183 | 358 | 36 | 25 | 3053 | 3301 | 2798 | 2314 | 2324 | 1672 | 1633 | 1293 | 1170 | 959 | 910 | 980 | 765 | 632 | 655 | 467 | 389 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | — | SSW 12 | — | S 14 | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 18 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | — | 50 | — | 4 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 109 | 83 | 72 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 14 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | — | S 15 | — | — | S 18 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | S 20 | S 18 | SSE 16 | S 14 | S 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 18 | — | — | 6 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 8 | 55 | 85 | 33 | 12 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 1076 | 1202 | 2371 | 2248 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 6 | — | 3 | 21 | 94 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 181 | 284 | 290 | 137 | 22 | 217 | 107 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
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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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