Surf Forecasts:
Beacon Point surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beacon Point this week:
The surf forecast for Beacon Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beacon Point in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beacon Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this 16-day window is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, weak, and messy conditions for the most part. The swell energy is just not there, and when it does show up, the wind is working against us. I’m not going to sugarcoat it: the first week and a half is basically a write-off for any proper surfing. You’ll see a few tiny bumps, but nothing that’ll get your heart racing.
The first real chance of anything surfable arrives on Monday, August 17th. We’ve got a pulse of energy coming in from the east, but it’s small. The morning session at Beacon Point (Big Island) is your best bet, with the swell around 1ft and a long 13-second period. It’s clean with a slight cross-offshore breeze, so it’ll be glassy out there. The energy is still weak though, so you’re looking at soft, slow waves. It’s more of a longboard or funboard kind of day. The afternoon turns to mush with a cross-onshore breeze and a storm risk, so make the most of the morning.
The next window to watch is Thursday, August 20th. The morning is looking like the standout of the whole period, honestly. The wind is completely calm, making it glassy, and we’ve got a slightly better swell filling in from the east at 3ft with an 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate, and it’s the strongest we’ve seen. It’s still not big, but it’s clean and will have a bit more push to it. Expect some fun, clean lines on the point. That’s the day to make plans for.
After that, Friday, August 21st morning has a similar vibe, with 2ft east swell, a 9-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. It’s worth a paddle if you missed Thursday. The rest of the period trails off back into small, choppy, and onshore conditions. The water is sitting at 81°, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year—about 2° cooler, so you might want a thin spring suit if you’re sensitive.
So, there you have it. A whole lot of nothing, with a couple of small, clean windows around the 20th and the 21st that are your best bets. Keep your expectations low and your board selection small. It’s not a time for heroics, just getting a few clean ones if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 130 | 134 | 157 | 42 | 58 | 47 | 26 | 37 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 51 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 11 | 20 | 25 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 4:57PM1.67m | 5:22AM1.26m | 5:58PM1.74m | 6:23AM1.33m | 6:55PM1.80m | 7:20AM1.42m | 7:48PM1.83m | 8:15AM1.50m | 8:40PM1.82m | 9:07AM1.56m | 9:30PM1.78m | 9:59AM1.60m | 10:18PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13AM-0.04m | 11:18PM0.16m | 11:16AM-0.08m | 00:20AM0.09m | 12:19PM-0.12m | 1:18AM0.02m | 1:19PM-0.16m | 2:10AM-0.05m | 2:15PM-0.17m | 2:58AM-0.09m | 3:08PM-0.15m | 3:44AM-0.10m | 3:59PM-0.09m | 4:29AM-0.08m | |||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | E 9 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | — | SE 5 |
| kJ | 130 | 3 | 85 | 42 | 2 | 47 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 20 | — | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 9 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | — | 11 | 10 | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | SE 4 | — | ESE 7 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 6 | SSE 4 | — | SE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 134 | 157 | — | 58 | 18 | — | 37 | 10 | — | 17 | 13 | — | 51 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 25 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 663 | 0 | 0 | 1104 | 0 | 24 | 1991 | 334 | 428 | 1991 | 556 | 576 | 566 | 428 | 428 | 1912 | 488 | 234 | 1991 | 28 |
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The above surf forecast table for Beacon Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Beacon Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Beacon Point 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 (Beacon Point) 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).
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