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Lat Long: 46.35° S 167.74° E

Beatons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beatons sea temperature is
13.0°C
2.5° 

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


Beatons surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 1AM (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 (Oct 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 19th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 19th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 20th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.7
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
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3.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
13
2.5
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13
3
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
14
2.5
W
10
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.3
W
10
1
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
918
887
857
822
835
1236
2162
5323
4717
4529
3736
2345
4112
5462
1371
2376
2323
1439
1102
1178
532
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
SW
10
SW
15
W
25
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
35
WSW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
15
W
15
WNW
35
WSW
20
NW
15
NNW
25
W
15
NW
15
WNW
25
W
10
WNW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:24PM1.77m
5:02AM1.71m
5:17PM1.67m
6:03AM1.62m
6:20PM1.60m
7:11AM1.59m
7:30PM1.59m
8:18AM1.61m
8:33PM1.63m
9:13AM1.68m
9:26PM1.72m
9:59AM1.78m
10:11PM1.84m
Low Tide
10:22AM0.66m
10:47PM0.60m
11:14AM0.76m
11:45PM0.69m
12:17PM0.82m
00:52AM0.72m
1:28PM0.83m
2:00AM0.70m
2:32PM0.77m
2:59AM0.62m
3:25PM0.67m
3:47AM0.51m
4:09PM0.54m
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Temp °C
9
9
8
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9
9
12
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Feels °C
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14
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13
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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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