Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Issued: 9 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.8° 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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with 4,513 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with S 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 (Jul 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forster Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 5th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 5th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Forster Beach in feet and all.

First things first – the water’s about average temp for this time of year, nothin’ to write home about. This break is a beginner-friendly beach, exposed to swell, but when it’s big, it gets mean quick.

Sunday July 5th – we’re lookin’ at a solid 10ft swell from the south, 12-second period. That’s real groundswell energy – 2148 on the energy scale (moderate to strong). Wind is cross-off from the SSW at 12 mph, which would clean it, but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. 10ft is over the 8ft mark – expert territory only. Afternoon pushes 12ft, cross-shore wind at 19 mph, energy at 3022. This is more a kiteboarding day than a paddle session.

Monday the 6th – 10ft still, cross-onshore, chopped out. No good. Tuesday the 7th – 12ft, clean on the morning but too big again. Energy over 2800 both sessions.

Wednesday the 8th – swell drops to 8ft in the morning, clean cross-off wind at 9 mph. Still big for beginners but okay for intermediates. Afternoon goes to 7ft, clean.

Thursday the 9th – 8ft from the SE, 10-second period, clean cross-off wind. Very good conditions, energy 1030. That’s turnin’ on nicely.

Friday the 10th morning is the first real stand-out. 6ft swell from the SE, 10-second period, and the wind goes glassy – just 3 mph from the WSW, cross-off. Dead clean. Energy 607. That’s the morning to be out for a fun, clean session.

Saturday the 11th morning – 5ft swell from the SE, peace-offshore wind from the west at 3 mph, period 9 seconds. Clean, small, user-friendly. A cruisy little session.

Then there’s a lull. Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 14th – swell drops to 2-4ft, poor conditions, onshore or cross winds. Nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for.

Wednesday the 15th – tiny 2ft swell, but the period is a massive 20 seconds. That’s very long period groundswell. Wind offshore at 16 mph, clean, but you’d be huntin’ for a knee-high ripple. Energy 352. A curiosity, not a session.

Friday the 17th morning – 6ft from the south, 10-second period, cross-off wind, very good conditions. Energy 1116. Solid, clean.

Saturday the 18th morning – another beauty. 5ft south swell, 12-second period, offshore wind from the west at 3 mph. Glassy, clean, energy 755. Circle that one.

Monday the 20th – 8ft south swell, 11-second period, offshore wind at 6 mph, energy 1265, very good conditions. That’s a proper send-off, maybe a bit much for beginners but golden for the rest.

Best of the pack: Friday July 10th morning for glassy 6ft, and Saturday July 18th morning for the 5ft perfection. Long-range looker is Monday July 20th – 8ft, clean – but that’s a week and a half away, so stay tuned.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Sat
11
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(10 max)
2
3
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2
3
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2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
10
3
S
12
3.5
S
11
3.5
S
12
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2
ESE
12
1.8
SSE
10
2.3
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
371
2115
2917
3479
2164
1799
1768
2349
2917
2373
1693
1154
731
1020
815
612
600
625
522
300
255
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
SSW
30
S
25
S
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
S
15
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
W
5
WSW
10
SE
10
WNW
5
W
10
ENE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
High Tide
11:10PM1.56m
12:03PM1.20m
11:54PM1.49m
12:49PM1.23m
00:41AM1.41m
1:38PM1.29m
1:35AM1.33m
2:31PM1.36m
2:34AM1.26m
3:28PM1.44m
3:38AM1.20m
4:27PM1.54m
4:47AM1.17m
5:28PM1.65m
Low Tide
5:46AM0.32m
5:22PM0.55m
6:25AM0.35m
6:17PM0.58m
7:08AM0.38m
7:24PM0.61m
7:57AM0.41m
8:40PM0.60m
8:52AM0.42m
10:00PM0.56m
9:51AM0.41m
11:16PM0.47m
10:51AM0.39m
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 mm
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2
4
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
4
1
Temp °C
14
15
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
16
17
15
14
14
15
14
15
15
14
16
16
Feels °C
12
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
11
11
12
12
14
13
13
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
E
13
0.3
E
15
0.2
E
14
0.3
E
14
0.2
E
13
1.1
SE
14
3
SE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2
ESE
12
1.8
SSE
10
2.3
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
371
20
52
42
16
33
14
410
2373
1693
1154
731
1020
815
612
600
625
522
300
255
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
11
0.2
E
13
0.4
E
13
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
14
0.3
E
13
0.3
SSW
13
1.2
ESE
14
0.1
S
19
1.5
ESE
11
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
62
13
53
22
9
15
30
35
545
7
543
10
9
8
7
7
9
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
11
0.2
E
16
0.2
E
12
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
62
19
12
9
5
4
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
12
3.5
S
11
3.5
S
12
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
1.9
SSE
11
Energy kJ
2115
2917
3479
2164
1799
1768
2349
2917
839
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
5
3
3
5
4
5
5
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
22
137
137
318
324
22
22
137
22
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
5
5
4
5
6
5
5
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
7
4
4
8
7
5
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
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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