Forster surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.5 m 7 s S · Swell 2: 0.4 m 10 s S · Swell 3: 0.3 m 4 s SE · Wind waves: 0.7 m 6 s ENE
Best window this week: Saturday 08:00 AEDT — 1.4 1.3 m (4.4 ft) at 8 s, cross-shore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (57° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.5 B 1 · A 0 | 1.0–1.1 m (3.3–3.5 ft) | 7 s | S | 13 kt onshore | 05:51–19:15 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 0.9 B 1 · A 1 | 1.0–1.7 m (3.4–5.5 ft) | 7 s | NE | 17 kt onshore | 05:50–19:16 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.1–1.4 m (3.6–4.7 ft) | 6 s | S | 15 kt cross-offshore | 05:50–19:17 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.5 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0–2.9 m (3.3–9.4 ft) | 7 s | S | 20 kt cross-offshore | 05:49–19:18 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 1.0 B 0 · A 1 | 1.8–2.9 m (5.9–9.5 ft) | 10 s | S | 13 kt cross-offshore | 05:48–19:19 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 1.4 B 1 · A 1 | 1.1–2.3 m (3.7–7.6 ft) | 8 s | S | 16 kt cross-shore | 05:47–19:19 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 0.3 B 0 · A 1 | 3.1–4.8 m (10.2–15.7 ft) | 10 s | S | 29 kt offshore | 05:46–19:20 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 23:00 | 0.9 B 1 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 7 s SSE | 15 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 02:00 | 0.9 B 1 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 10 s S | 13 kt NNE cross-onshore |
| Tue 05:00 | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 9 s S | 15 kt NNE cross-onshore |
| Tue 08:00 | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 9 s S | 17 kt NNE cross-onshore |
| Tue 11:00 | 0.6 B 1 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 8 s S | 16 kt NNE cross-onshore |
| Tue 14:00 | 0.5 B 1 · A 0 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 5 s ENE | 20 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 17:00 | 0.9 B 1 · A 1 | 1.7 m (5.5 ft) | 6 s NE | 23 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 20:00 | 1.4 B 1 · A 1 | 1.5 m (5.0 ft) | 6 s NE | 18 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 23:00 | 1.7 B 2 · A 1 | 1.3 m (4.4 ft) | 6 s NE | 14 kt NNE cross-onshore |
Forster tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (AEDT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 22:10 (-0.6 m / -2.1 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 04:30 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 10:00 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) · High 16:20 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) · Low 23:10 (-0.6 m / -2.1 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 05:30 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) · Low 11:10 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 17:20 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 23:50 (-0.7 m / -2.1 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 06:20 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 12:20 (-0.4 m / -1.4 ft) · High 18:20 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 00:40 (-0.7 m / -2.1 ft) · High 07:00 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) · Low 13:10 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 19:00 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 01:10 (-0.6 m / -2.1 ft) · High 07:40 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) · Low 14:00 (-0.6 m / -1.8 ft) · High 19:50 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 01:50 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 08:10 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 14:40 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 20:30 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 2.7 Fingal Bay 71 km · 1.0 m (3.3 ft) now
- 4.8 One Mile 75 km · 1.0 m (3.3 ft) now
- 2.1 Port Macquarie 92 km · 0.9 m (2.9 ft) now
- 3.6 Newcastle 107 km · 0.9 m (2.9 ft) now
- 4.4 Bar Beach 109 km · 0.9 m (2.9 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Australia/Sydney). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-32.25, 152.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.