Beatons Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.35° S 167.74° E

Beatons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beatons sea temperature is
11.5°C
1.1° 

Beatons surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Beatons surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 7,093 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 14th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 14th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 18th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WSW
15
4
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15
3.5
WSW
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3
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14
2.5
WSW
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2.2
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1.7
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2.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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5983
5044
3240
2870
1883
958
761
1430
1981
3415
2732
3993
5101
4545
6583
6698
6629
5350
4575
6017
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
25
W
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
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20
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15
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25
SW
25
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15
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20
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25
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NNW
10
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NE
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High Tide
1:18PM2.19m
1:36AM2.20m
1:55PM2.11m
2:17AM2.09m
2:34PM2.01m
2:58AM1.96m
3:14PM1.89m
3:43AM1.82m
3:59PM1.77m
4:36AM1.70m
4:53PM1.66m
5:40AM1.60m
6:01PM1.59m
Low Tide
7:28PM0.11m
7:49AM0.15m
8:08PM0.20m
8:29AM0.30m
8:48PM0.32m
9:10AM0.47m
9:32PM0.47m
9:55AM0.63m
10:22PM0.60m
10:49AM0.76m
11:22PM0.71m
11:57AM0.84m
00:36AM0.76m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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