Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Issued: 3 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
20.5° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with 1,613 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Jun 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
9
1.3
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
ESE
7
0.4
SSE
17
0.4
SSE
16
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
SE
7
1.2
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.9
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.1
SW
7
1.4
SSW
8
2
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
252
222
230
143
133
101
97
86
52
42
26
98
40
63
97
44
86
82
132
232
882
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
E
5
ENE
5
NNW
15
NE
15
N
15
N
20
NE
15
N
10
NNW
20
NE
20
N
20
N
15
N
15
NW
15
NW
15
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:13PM1.63m
7:37AM1.09m
7:54PM1.66m
8:26AM1.10m
8:34PM1.68m
9:12AM1.12m
9:13PM1.67m
9:55AM1.14m
9:51PM1.65m
10:38AM1.15m
10:30PM1.61m
11:20AM1.17m
11:10PM1.56m
Low Tide
12:30PM0.43m
2:02AM0.40m
1:12PM0.41m
2:41AM0.35m
1:52PM0.41m
3:19AM0.31m
2:32PM0.42m
3:56AM0.29m
3:12PM0.44m
4:33AM0.29m
3:52PM0.47m
5:09AM0.30m
4:35PM0.51m
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
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4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
 mm
2
4
1
1
Temp °C
17
17
16
16
18
17
18
18
16
20
19
17
22
21
19
22
21
16
18
18
13
Feels °C
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
14
13
18
16
14
19
19
16
20
17
10
13
14
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
9
1.3
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
NE
5
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.9
NNE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
1.8
S
10
Energy kJ
252
222
230
143
133
101
47
36
52
14
26
12
40
37
63
44
86
82
29
15
682
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
SSE
17
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
S
15
0.6
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
E
10
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.4
ENE
9
Energy kJ
73
71
9
25
22
19
97
86
38
42
20
19
18
13
42
30
31
18
20
18
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.1
E
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
S
17
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
E
12
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
79
66
14
3
12
52
15
8
7
17
12
9
2
2
11
23
26
10
14
12
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
1
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.8
NNE
5
0.8
NE
4
1.2
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.9
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
7
1
SW
6
1.1
SW
7
1.4
SSW
8
2
S
10
Energy kJ
9
10
37
32
28
24
98
40
63
97
163
64
132
232
882
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Distance (km)
0
137
0
0
153
35
35
70
15
0
136
106
35
15
15
0
0
59
0
13
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
1
3
1
1
9
7
5
4
5
2
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
7
5
6
5
4
5
6
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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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