Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Forster Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
19.4° C
0.5° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,632 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 26th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 30th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 30th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Forster Beach.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 67°, which is bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.

Alright, so the outlook starts off a bit flat. Monday the 27th of July is where we finally get our first real look at something. Monday morning is the standout early on. We’ve got a 4ft swell out of the south, period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the west. That’s going to be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is moderate at 349. It’s not huge, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Forster Beach, this is a solid, fun morning. Crowds can be often here, so get in early.

The next few days are ordinary. Tuesday the 28th has a tiny 2ft south swell with a weak 80 energy – not worth paddling for. Wednesday the 29th is smaller and choppy. A bit of a lull.

Then Thursday the 30th of July sees a big jump. A 10ft south-southwest swell rolls in, period 10 seconds, and the energy is strong at 3181. That’s a lot of water moving. However, the wind is a cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but this size is really only for the experienced crew. It’s a bit much for beginners. The swell stays solid through Friday the 31st, with 8ft to 8ft south swells, but the wind is still a cross-off. It’s surfable for the right crew, but not the best quality.

Saturday the 1st of August looks a little better. A 6ft south-southeast swell, period 10 seconds, and cross-offshore winds. Energy is moderate at 626. Still not the standout, but a decent option.

Now, the real standout of the whole forecast is Sunday the 2nd of August. Sunday morning is the absolute pick. A 6ft south-southeast groundswell, with a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s going to wrap in nicely. The wind is glassy from the northwest. Combined energy is strong at 1181. This is going to have clean, lined-up waves. Just be aware that with a long period like that, it can break a bit straight on a beach break – but Forster Beach can handle it. This is the session to aim for.

The following week gets messy. There’s a big pulse on Thursday the 6th of August with an 12ft south swell (energy 2600 to 3114), but it’s too big for this break and the wind is howling. Not for paddle surfing. The same goes for Friday the 7th and Monday the 10th – big, lumpy, and onshore. Kite surfers might love it, but for us with a paddle, it’s a no-go.

So to wrap it up: Monday morning the 27th is a nice clean beginner session, but the absolute best on offer is Sunday morning the 2nd of August. That’s a proper glassy groundswell session. Get it while it’s clean.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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26
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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S
11
1.6
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10
1.3
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9
1.2
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9
1.1
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8
0.7
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8
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16
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NE
6
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7
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SSW
10
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10
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11
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11
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10
2.1
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10
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SSE
10
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SSE
10
1.8
SSE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
932
533
287
235
173
58
42
45
31
32
261
1789
1160
1803
1190
1177
847
614
551
611
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
WNW
5
W
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
E
15
WSW
15
NW
30
W
25
WSW
20
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20
SSW
15
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20
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25
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SW
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High Tide
6:05PM1.53m
6:34AM1.04m
6:49PM1.59m
7:25AM1.09m
7:31PM1.63m
8:09AM1.14m
8:09PM1.66m
8:48AM1.19m
8:46PM1.67m
9:26AM1.23m
9:23PM1.65m
10:02AM1.26m
10:00PM1.60m
Low Tide
1:05AM0.46m
12:10PM0.48m
1:43AM0.38m
12:55PM0.45m
2:17AM0.31m
1:37PM0.41m
2:51AM0.26m
2:17PM0.39m
3:23AM0.23m
2:55PM0.38m
3:55AM0.22m
3:34PM0.38m
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Temp °C
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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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