Beatons surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 06 Feb 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
15.0° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Saturday (Feb 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 7th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 7th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 14th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
!
!
0
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
0
2
0
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
W
3.5
W
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.3
WSW
2
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)111211121212121211111111111111111112121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17831903223533312319170314491069957860645543485347273278283319243169206
Wind
(km/h)
35
WSW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
W
10
W
15
SSW
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NE
15
WSW
0
N
15
S
10
ENE
10
NE
0
NNE
20
W
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
offoffcross-
on
glasscross-
on
offoffglasscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32AM
1.96
4:51PM
1.92
5:14AM
1.84
5:37PM
1.78
5:59AM
1.73
6:29PM
1.67
6:53AM
1.65
7:34PM
1.60
7:58AM
1.60
8:48PM
1.58
9:09AM
1.61
9:57PM
1.63
10:12AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:24PM
0.28
10:43AM
0.38
11:06PM
0.44
11:28AM
0.51
11:51PM
0.59
12:19PM
0.63
12:46AM
0.73
1:20PM
0.72
1:52AM
0.82
2:31PM
0.75
3:05AM
0.83
3:40PM
0.71
4:10AM
0.78
Fri
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise--6:48--6:50--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:58
Sunset9:16--9:15--9:14--9:12--9:10--9:08--9:07--
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
--1118--------------5-
Temp. °C151315151212121112131116161416171320232013
Feels °C (?)891111667699814151315151118231810
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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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