Beatons Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.35° S 167.74° E

Beatons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beatons sea temperature is
11.6°C
1.2° 

Beatons surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Beatons surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 9,182 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beatons this week:

The surf forecast for Beatons over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beatons in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 25th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 30th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 29th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
2.4
W
7
3.5
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
12
4
WSW
12
4.5
WSW
13
4.5
WSW
14
5
WSW
14
4.5
WSW
14
4
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2423
1532
1182
761
270
538
1751
2843
3732
4739
7436
7707
8927
8184
6994
4798
4065
3933
3452
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
SW
5
SW
15
NNE
15
N
20
WNW
40
W
35
SW
35
WSW
40
W
45
W
45
W
40
WSW
35
W
35
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
20
WSW
15
NNW
Wind State
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glassy
glassy
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
10:33PM1.97m
10:58AM2.00m
11:09PM2.08m
11:33AM2.08m
11:46PM2.16m
12:08PM2.14m
00:25AM2.22m
12:45PM2.17m
1:05AM2.23m
1:25PM2.17m
1:49AM2.19m
2:08PM2.12m
2:38AM2.11m
Low Tide
4:50AM0.25m
5:06PM0.31m
5:25AM0.16m
5:41PM0.21m
6:02AM0.10m
6:18PM0.14m
6:40AM0.10m
6:57PM0.11m
7:19AM0.14m
7:38PM0.12m
8:03AM0.22m
8:24PM0.18m
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6:49
6:50
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 mm
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2
7
2
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4
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Temp °C
9
10
10
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14
12
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9
Feels °C
6
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11
8
2
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-1
0
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2
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5
7
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Information about the Beatons Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Beatons provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Beatons can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Beatons 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 (Beatons) 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 Beatons 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 Southland? If you are looking for accommodation near Beatons, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Southland, consider staying in Tuatapere which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Southland where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Okaka Hut which is 40 km (25 miles) away and Invercargill, 48 km (30 miles) away.

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