Beatons surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 05 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Beatons surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Beatons sea temperature is
15.2° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beatons this week:

The surf forecast for Beatons over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beatons in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 5th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 9th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 9th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beatons over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
0
3
3
1
3
3
1
1
3
4
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0
0
3
2
4
4
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.7
W
1.6
WSW
2.4
WSW
3
W
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.4
WSW
2.2
W
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)141313121010121110101314131216111410131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)48756075785750263180554157757379122212796213731757938119281011589539
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
10
N
20
SW
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
NE
10
N
10
SW
15
W
10
NNE
10
N
15
NW
30
WSW
40
WSW
10
WNW
10
SE
0
ESE
15
NE
15
NW
40
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
oncross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
crossglassoffcrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:05AM
2.27
2:18PM
2.30
2:54AM
2.22
3:07PM
2.25
3:42AM
2.15
3:56PM
2.16
4:29AM
2.04
4:44PM
2.04
5:17AM
1.93
5:34PM
1.90
6:05AM
1.83
6:27PM
1.78
6:57AM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:12AM
0.17
8:39PM
-0.04
9:00AM
0.19
9:28PM
0.02
9:49AM
0.24
10:16PM
0.13
10:37AM
0.32
11:04PM
0.26
11:27AM
0.42
11:53PM
0.40
12:19PM
0.52
12:46AM
0.54
1:15PM
0.60
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
Sunrise-6:03--6:03--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09-
Sunset--9:43--9:43--9:43--9:43--9:42--9:42--9:40
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
------3-----1--9132423
Temp. °C141817151718151617151818151616151213182015
Feels °C (?)91513121516141516131716129911111318198
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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 12 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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