Beatons surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 05 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
15.5° C
(Which is 3.2°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beatons in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 6th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 10th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 9th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
0
0
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
1.9
W
1.3
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.3
W
1.5
W
2.2
W
2.1
W
Period(s) (?)13121212141313131414131414109121212111211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1281722500518895820640489246638351150460359634819021046956313011165
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
10
NNE
5
NE
10
NW
15
WNW
35
W
25
WSW
5
NNE
5
SSE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscrosscrosscross-
on
onoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:15AM
1.95
2:42PM
1.91
2:53AM
1.85
3:24PM
1.80
3:36AM
1.75
4:13PM
1.69
4:28AM
1.65
5:13PM
1.61
5:31AM
1.59
6:23PM
1.58
6:42AM
1.58
7:31PM
1.61
7:46AM
1.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:31AM
0.39
8:51PM
0.55
9:12AM
0.51
9:34PM
0.67
9:58AM
0.62
10:25PM
0.78
10:55AM
0.71
11:28PM
0.84
12:03PM
0.74
12:40AM
0.84
1:13PM
0.70
1:46AM
0.77
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Sunrise-7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20-
Sunset--6:29--6:27--6:24--6:22--6:21--6:19--6:16
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mod rain
Rain (mm)
------2---1---------7
Temp. °C111215131618151617151515131415141718151713
Feels °C (?)89121014161314161312981313101315101410
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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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