Beatons surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 05 Feb 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
14.8° C
(Which is 1.6°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beatons in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 7th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 7th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 7th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beatons over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
4
3
!
0
0
0
1
2
0
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WSW
2.4
W
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
3.5
W
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
SW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
SW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
SW
1.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)131112111212111212121211111111111111111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14421482149116841866194430522499170313101121991860771553396347389396558509
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
25
WSW
35
WSW
15
NNW
20
N
20
NW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
W
10
NW
15
SW
10
NE
15
NNE
10
N
0
SW
10
E
15
SE
5
NE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
oncross-
on
crossonoffoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
crossoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:52AM
2.07
4:08PM
2.05
4:32AM
1.96
4:51PM
1.92
5:14AM
1.84
5:37PM
1.78
5:59AM
1.73
6:29PM
1.67
6:53AM
1.65
7:34PM
1.60
7:58AM
1.60
8:48PM
1.58
9:09AM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:43PM
0.13
10:01AM
0.27
10:24PM
0.28
10:43AM
0.38
11:06PM
0.44
11:28AM
0.51
11:51PM
0.59
12:19PM
0.63
12:46AM
0.73
1:20PM
0.72
1:52AM
0.82
2:31PM
0.75
3:05AM
0.83
Thu
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56
Sunset9:17--9:16--9:15--9:14--9:12--9:10--9:08--
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-9----116------2-1----
Temp. °C201815151414151112131212131214181616171324
Feels °C (?)17149710911677699912171715151221
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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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