Beatons Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.35° S 167.74° E

Beatons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 16 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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 36,978 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beatons in the next 16 days are 8.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 17th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 17th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 20th Sep)26ft (8.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the N by Sun night).

Thursday
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Friday
18
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
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Period (s)
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
16
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15
4.5
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4.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2814
4374
5774
7818
8678
7680
6270
7295
8123
18280
36978
25813
9942
4218
3194
5434
6399
9471
12675
Wind (km/h)
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25
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High Tide
3:43AM1.82m
3:59PM1.77m
4:36AM1.70m
4:53PM1.66m
5:40AM1.60m
6:01PM1.59m
6:56AM1.58m
7:17PM1.59m
8:07AM1.61m
8:22PM1.65m
9:02AM1.69m
9:13PM1.74m
Low Tide
9:32PM0.47m
9:55AM0.63m
10:22PM0.60m
10:49AM0.76m
11:22PM0.71m
11:57AM0.84m
00:36AM0.76m
1:14PM0.85m
1:48AM0.72m
2:20PM0.78m
2:47AM0.63m
3:11PM0.68m
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Temp °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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