Beatons Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.35° S 167.74° E

Beatons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Beatons sea temperature is
11.5° C
0.9° 

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


Beatons surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with 16,186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s 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 (Jul 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beatons in the next 16 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 17th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 17th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 18th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
WSW
15
4.5
WSW
14
4.5
WSW
14
5
WSW
18
4.5
WSW
17
4.5
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
15
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.4
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13
2
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13
1.4
SW
12
2.4
W
9
3
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8783
7969
7420
16186
12846
11002
5373
3545
3200
2800
2323
1915
1338
617
876
1652
1172
1027
950
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
W
25
NW
30
WNW
25
WNW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SW
5
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0
WNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
25
WNW
20
W
10
NW
10
WSW
10
NNE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
1:43AM2.32m
2:18PM2.22m
2:33AM2.26m
3:06PM2.14m
3:23AM2.15m
3:54PM2.03m
4:13AM2.01m
4:43PM1.92m
5:06AM1.87m
5:34PM1.82m
6:03AM1.76m
6:29PM1.74m
Low Tide
8:04AM-0.07m
8:25PM0.14m
8:53AM0.02m
9:14PM0.21m
9:42AM0.15m
10:04PM0.30m
10:31AM0.31m
10:56PM0.41m
11:23AM0.46m
11:52PM0.52m
12:19PM0.60m
00:52AM0.60m
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5:23
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 mm
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10
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Temp °C
8
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12
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Feels °C
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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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