Beatons surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 15 Mar 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
15.3° C
(Which is 2.4°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 Sunday (Mar 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 16s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 15th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 15th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 15th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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0
0
4
4
2
1
0
0
3
2
0
3
3
4
4
3
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
2.2
W
1.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)14161616131413131371212111111121213131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)86401004768465620335521221250904555427371776673638572129912171699138310281336
Wind
(km/h)
35
W
25
W
20
NW
25
W
30
WSW
10
SW
10
NE
15
ESE
30
NNE
30
WSW
25
SW
5
E
5
W
20
WSW
10
NNW
5
S
10
SE
5
ENE
5
NW
10
SSW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:27AM
1.75
11:01PM
1.81
11:10AM
1.88
11:40PM
1.93
11:50AM
2.02
12:17AM
2.05
12:28PM
2.14
12:54AM
2.14
1:08PM
2.23
1:32AM
2.21
1:48PM
2.29
2:11AM
2.23
2:31PM
2.29
2:52AM
2.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:48PM
0.49
5:09AM
0.54
5:29PM
0.34
5:47AM
0.40
6:08PM
0.20
6:24AM
0.26
6:46PM
0.08
7:02AM
0.15
7:24PM
0.02
7:41AM
0.07
8:04PM
0.01
8:21AM
0.05
8:46PM
0.07
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise7:41--7:43--7:45--7:47--7:48--7:48--7:50--
Sunset-8:12--8:09--8:07--8:06--8:04--8:01--8:00-
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
1-121---12-----------
Temp. °C141514141413161918131210111212131311141514
Feels °C (?)79899914161387878912119131211
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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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