Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
21.3°C
1.6° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with 1,039 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SE 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 5AM. 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+) 8AM (Sun 18th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 18th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 15th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:33PM1.13m
11:55AM1.52m
00:20AM1.05m
12:41PM1.47m
1:17AM0.99m
1:31PM1.42m
2:20AM0.97m
2:26PM1.39m
3:26AM0.98m
3:22PM1.37m
4:29AM1.03m
4:17PM1.37m
Low Tide
5:04AM0.43m
6:27PM0.48m
5:38AM0.51m
7:22PM0.53m
6:19AM0.59m
8:26PM0.56m
7:16AM0.67m
9:34PM0.55m
8:35AM0.72m
10:37PM0.51m
9:56AM0.72m
11:26PM0.45m
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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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