Forster Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° S 152.54° E

Issued: 9 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Forster Beach sea temperature is
20.4° 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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with 562 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 23rd Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.5
S
14
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.7
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.9
S
8
1.9
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
1.8
S
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
158
121
91
85
83
82
92
412
517
481
295
264
151
120
428
344
242
196
265
269
194
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
W
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
10
SSE
10
W
20
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
15
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
S
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
11:55PM1.69m
12:47PM1.26m
00:45AM1.58m
1:39PM1.28m
1:35AM1.46m
2:30PM1.31m
2:25AM1.34m
3:22PM1.35m
3:15AM1.24m
4:12PM1.40m
4:06AM1.17m
5:01PM1.46m
4:58AM1.11m
5:47PM1.52m
Low Tide
6:35AM0.28m
6:17PM0.54m
7:24AM0.34m
7:20PM0.61m
8:12AM0.40m
8:29PM0.65m
8:59AM0.44m
9:39PM0.66m
9:43AM0.47m
10:47PM0.64m
10:26AM0.47m
11:47PM0.59m
11:07AM0.46m
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
19
16
17
17
16
16
16
14
16
17
15
14
16
14
14
14
14
16
15
Feels °C
16
16
16
13
15
14
14
11
11
11
13
14
12
9
10
9
10
10
11
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.7
S
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
1.7
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.5
S
11
1.5
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
Energy kJ
81
55
91
85
83
82
92
50
49
381
295
264
151
120
7
58
242
196
265
269
194
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
NE
7
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.6
E
10
0.2
S
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
E
8
0.3
SSE
17
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
E
8
0.5
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
Energy kJ
158
121
35
48
63
37
74
17
36
31
134
75
32
13
6
59
113
104
30
30
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.2
NNE
5
0.2
NNE
5
0.3
S
19
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
NE
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
14
0.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
37
110
89
13
8
5
3
2
62
15
15
6
6
2
5
7
7
43
65
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
4
0.7
SW
5
0.5
SW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
3
1.6
S
9
1.9
S
8
1.9
S
8
0.4
SW
3
1.8
S
8
1.8
SSE
7
0.7
ESE
7
Energy kJ
2
25
10
7
5
9
1
412
517
481
2
428
344
47
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
5
0
0
0
0
5
0
5
13
0
0
13
0
13
22
13
13
13
0
0
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
5
3
4
3
4
5
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
8
9
6
7
5
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
6
8
8
9
9
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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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