Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Issued: 3 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
21.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NE swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period with NE 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 11th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 11th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 17th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
6
1.7
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.4
SSE
12
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
1
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.5
S
13
1
ENE
8
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
223
67
47
47
29
30
53
49
125
182
105
134
105
78
67
71
78
126
112
92
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
10
NNW
5
WSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
SE
10
N
10
N
20
NE
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NE
20
N
25
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
4:02PM1.38m
4:04AM1.30m
4:53PM1.50m
5:03AM1.27m
5:45PM1.61m
6:04AM1.25m
6:39PM1.72m
7:06AM1.24m
7:32PM1.80m
8:08AM1.23m
8:26PM1.86m
9:08AM1.23m
9:19PM1.87m
10:05AM1.23m
Low Tide
10:20PM0.56m
10:28AM0.36m
11:25PM0.47m
11:18AM0.33m
00:26AM0.37m
12:07PM0.30m
1:23AM0.27m
12:56PM0.28m
2:17AM0.20m
1:47PM0.28m
3:10AM0.16m
2:37PM0.29m
4:02AM0.15m
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6:46
6:47
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
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4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
21
18
19
18
17
18
18
17
19
19
18
20
19
18
18
19
18
18
18
18
20
Feels °C
18
16
19
17
18
18
19
17
17
17
17
20
18
19
18
20
18
17
16
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
11
1.4
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.2
SSE
12
1
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
S
12
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
Energy kJ
40
157
67
47
34
29
30
53
49
14
125
105
134
105
78
67
71
75
105
72
78
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.4
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
13
0.5
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
13
0.4
SE
5
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
11
Energy kJ
2
37
36
33
47
23
4
4
2
2
12
11
4
3
20
39
16
78
7
112
92
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
S
17
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
19
0.2
S
15
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ENE
10
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
22
19
8
6
22
9
17
3
4
4
4
7
29
17
9
10
10
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
6
1.7
NE
6
0.4
SW
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
NNE
3
1
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
0.2
NNE
2
0.2
NNE
3
1
ENE
8
1.2
NNE
5
1.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
97
223
3
3
6
125
182
1
1
126
61
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
52
0
0
13
0
13
13
20
15
195
0
0
5
0
0
21
0
15
142
35
69
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
7
8
4
5
3
3
2
3
3
4
6
5
4
4
3
5
4
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
4
6
5
5
4
6
7
6
5
4
9
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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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