Forster Beach surf break

Forster Beach surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 28 May 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
22.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Forster Beach surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, E swell with 1,201 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with ENE 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 Friday (May 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 29th May)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 29th May)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 28th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
3
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
E
11
1.9
E
11
2.2
ENE
10
1.9
E
10
1.9
E
10
2.2
SSW
8
2.1
SSW
8
1.9
SSW
8
1.6
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.5
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
1.4
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
841
810
951
697
701
629
569
486
375
228
270
192
145
78
147
76
78
62
96
68
200
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
SE
10
WNW
15
SW
35
SW
25
WSW
20
W
25
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
NW
15
N
10
SSE
15
NW
15
NW
30
WSW
25
W
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
6:21PM1.54m
6:24AM1.22m
6:59PM1.59m
7:08AM1.18m
7:37PM1.63m
7:52AM1.15m
8:16PM1.66m
8:38AM1.12m
8:55PM1.66m
9:25AM1.10m
9:35PM1.64m
10:14AM1.08m
10:16PM1.61m
Low Tide
11:53AM0.37m
00:51AM0.46m
12:26PM0.36m
1:34AM0.42m
1:00PM0.36m
2:14AM0.39m
1:35PM0.36m
2:55AM0.37m
2:11PM0.38m
3:37AM0.35m
2:48PM0.42m
4:18AM0.35m
3:27PM0.47m
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
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4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
1
17
8
10
17
Temp °C
20
19
19
19
18
17
19
19
15
19
18
14
16
17
13
17
16
16
20
18
14
20
18
19
18
14
13
14
13
9
13
13
9
12
14
10
15
14
13
15
12
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
E
11
0.5
S
8
2.2
ENE
10
1.9
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.7
SSW
8
1.6
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.2
SSW
8
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
NE
5
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
Energy kJ
841
35
951
697
701
440
392
358
375
228
187
83
58
73
147
76
78
28
96
68
62
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.2
S
17
0.4
S
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
S
11
0.1
S
16
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
S
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.6
E
9
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NNE
7
Energy kJ
39
23
21
11
36
5
279
225
153
156
113
2
2
62
78
42
17
62
12
9
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.3
S
17
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
8
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
1
52
50
21
15
5
6
4
1
4
4
3
6
6
2
5
5
10
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
E
11
0.5
SW
6
2.2
SSW
8
2.1
SSW
8
1.9
SSW
8
1
WSW
5
0.9
WSW
4
1.5
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
7
1
SSW
6
0.2
NNE
4
0.4
NW
3
0.6
WSW
3
1.1
SW
6
1.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
810
19
629
569
486
47
31
270
192
145
78
1
3
8
92
200
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
150
0
5
94
5
0
22
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
5
0
0
59
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
2
4
2
4
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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