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Beatons Surf Forecast
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Beatons surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 NZST
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 Friday (Sep 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beatons in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beatons over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 8091 | 3725 | 2304 | 1712 | 843 | 771 | 969 | 737 | 862 | 1565 | 5611 | 2914 | 1812 | 2012 | 3137 | 2975 | 2211 | 1858 | 1444 | 2056 | 1615 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:50PM 1.98 | 10:24AM 1.99 | 10:36PM 2.05 | 11:05AM 2.04 | 11:17PM 2.10 | 11:41AM 2.08 | 11:53PM 2.13 | 12:15PM 2.09 | 12:28AM 2.13 | 12:47PM 2.08 | 1:03AM 2.10 | 1:20PM 2.04 | 1:37AM 2.04 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:42PM 0.46 | 4:08AM 0.27 | 4:29PM 0.36 | 4:52AM 0.19 | 5:10PM 0.28 | 5:31AM 0.15 | 5:47PM 0.23 | 6:07AM 0.14 | 6:22PM 0.21 | 6:41AM 0.17 | 6:56PM 0.22 | 7:15AM 0.24 | 7:31PM 0.27 | 7:49AM 0.34 | |||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | ||
| Sunset | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | 5 | ||
| Temp. °C | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | -3 | -1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Southland
The wind is still cross-on at Beatons (light winds from the SSW at InvercargillAeroAws 45 km from Beatons). A 3.2m groundswell from the WSW is too big for here
45 km away, 1 h 17 min ago
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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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