Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.8° C
0.6° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,798 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 12s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 8th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 8th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so listen up.

First up, Forster Beach is going to be a bit messy. Wednesday the 8th sees a solid 3.0m swell from the SSE with a period of 11 seconds, but it’s a cross-shore wind with moderate energy (2145) and a cross-chop – not ideal. The water temp is about 20°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Thursday keeps the rain and the wind from the south, making things choppy and not really worth the paddle.

The first real opportunity pops up Friday morning the 10th. We get a clean 1.8m swell from the SE with a light offshore wind from the west. The water will be clean, and it’s a good chance for a beginner-friendly wave. Saturday morning is also clean with a smaller 1.1m swell, but it’s a bit weak (400 energy) – better for a longboard or a learner session.

Now, for the real standout in the first week: Monday the 13th morning. We’ve got a clean 1.6m swell from the SSW with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is solid (709), and the forecast says very good surf conditions. This is the pick of the early run.

After that, the surf goes quiet for a bit. From Tuesday the 14th through to Saturday the 18th, the swell drops off small and the winds get strong, especially Thursday through Friday with gale-force southerlies. The energy is weak, and the conditions are poor. Honestly, you might be better off looking at kitesurfing in that wind – the beach setup and strong cross-offshores will suit a kite more than a paddle.

Things start looking up again on Sunday the 19th. We get a clean 1.6m swell from the south with light offshore winds in the morning. The energy is moderate (562), and the conditions should be good. Monday the 20th is even better – a nice 1.2m SE swell with a longer 10-second period, light offshore wind, and very good conditions. That’s a solid option.

But the real big ticket item? It’s a long way off, so take it with a grain of salt, but Tuesday the 21st morning is looking massive. A 2.5m ESE groundswell with a long 12-second period and a strong offshore wind. The energy is huge (2206). This is for experienced surfers only – it’s going to be powerful and clean, but that offshore breeze will make it hard to paddle into. The water will be clean, but it’s a serious wave. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are also big and clean, with the 23rd hitting 3.0m and 13-second period from the south. That’s a lot of water moving around, and it’s best left to the experts at a point or reef, not a beach break like Forster.

So, the best on offer? Friday the 10th morning for a clean, beginner-friendly wave. And Monday the 20th morning for a great all-round session. The big stuff on the 21st and beyond is one for the chargers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
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Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2
SSE
10
2.3
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
0.9
ESE
12
1
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
1.2
SW
6
1.4
SW
7
1.6
SSW
9
1
S
8
0.8
SSW
10
1.1
SW
8
0.7
SSW
10
0.3
S
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1798
1439
836
1020
800
573
597
634
415
202
234
214
130
113
217
386
124
125
143
106
62
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
S
10
SW
15
SSE
10
S
10
WSW
5
W
10
SSE
5
WNW
10
NW
5
NE
15
NW
20
WNW
30
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
5
E
15
WNW
5
NW
15
NE
15
WNW
Wind State
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cross
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cross-on
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High Tide
2:31PM1.36m
2:34AM1.26m
3:28PM1.44m
3:38AM1.20m
4:27PM1.54m
4:47AM1.17m
5:28PM1.65m
5:58AM1.17m
6:28PM1.75m
7:06AM1.19m
7:25PM1.83m
8:07AM1.24m
8:18PM1.88m
Low Tide
8:40PM0.60m
8:52AM0.42m
10:00PM0.56m
9:51AM0.41m
11:16PM0.47m
10:51AM0.39m
00:23AM0.36m
11:51AM0.36m
1:21AM0.26m
12:47PM0.32m
2:13AM0.17m
1:41PM0.29m
3:01AM0.13m
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4:58
4:59
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Temp °C
17
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15
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14
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Feels °C
12
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12
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8
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13
12
9
12
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12
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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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