Forster Forecast

View the current warnings for New South Wales

Forecast updated at 1:52 pm EDT on Thursday 16 January 2025.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday

Summary
Max 26
Showers. Possible storm.
Chance of any rain: 90%

Mid North Coast area

Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe in the north with damaging winds, large hail and local heavy falls in the afternoon and early evening. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.

Fire Danger
North Coast: No Rating
Greater Hunter: Moderate
New England: Moderate
Northern Slopes: High

Sun protection recommended from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]

7 day Town Forecasts

Precis Icon Location Min Max
Showers. Possible storm. Coffs Harbour – 30
Showers. Possible storm. Kempsey – 28
Showers. Possible storm. Port Macquarie – 26
Showers. Possible storm. Taree – 26
Showers. Possible storm. Forster – 26

Friday 17 January

Summary
Min 16
Max 25
Showers. Windy.
Possible rainfall: 9 to 50 mm
Chance of any rain: 90%

Mid North Coast area

Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h turning southerly in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 25.

Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.

Sun protection recommended from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]

Saturday 18 January

Summary
Min 19
Max 25
Showers. Becoming windy.
Possible rainfall: 3 to 20 mm
Chance of any rain: 90%

Mid North Coast area

Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southerly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 25.

Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.

Sun protection recommended from 8:40 am to 5:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]

Sunday 19 January

Summary
Min 17
Max 24
Shower or two. Becoming windy.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 4 mm
Chance of any rain: 60%

Mid North Coast area

Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25.

Sun protection recommended from 8:40 am to 5:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]

Monday 20 January

Summary
Min 15
Max 25
Shower or two.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 2 mm
Chance of any rain: 50%

Tuesday 21 January

Summary
Min 15
Max 28
Mostly sunny.
Chance of any rain: 20%

Wednesday 22 January

Summary
Min 16
Max 32
Mostly sunny.
Chance of any rain: 20%

The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm EDT Thursday.

Product derived from IDN11060 and IDN11025