Surf Forecasts:
Beatons surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,978 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beatons in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 25th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 25th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beatons over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3731 | 3126 | 2480 | 1830 | 1597 | 2243 | 3573 | 3820 | 3361 | 2754 | 2469 | 1879 | 2276 | 2226 | 1788 | 1367 | 1164 | 891 | 647 | 540 | 442 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 9:02PM1.78m | 9:35AM1.78m | 9:49PM1.81m | 10:22AM1.82m | 10:33PM1.85m | 11:05AM1.87m | 11:14PM1.89m | 11:46AM1.91m | 11:55PM1.93m | 12:26PM1.94m | 00:34AM1.95m | 1:04PM1.94m | 1:12AM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:55PM0.59m | 3:22AM0.52m | 3:44PM0.60m | 4:09AM0.49m | 4:30PM0.58m | 4:52AM0.45m | 5:13PM0.56m | 5:33AM0.41m | 5:53PM0.53m | 6:13AM0.37m | 6:33PM0.50m | 6:53AM0.34m | 7:11PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 8:33 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | — | — | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | 3126 | 2480 | 1830 | 1597 | 2243 | 3573 | 3820 | 3361 | — | — | 1879 | 2276 | 2226 | 1788 | 1367 | 1164 | 891 | 647 | 540 | 442 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 10 | W 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | 6 | 5 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 |
| kJ | 3731 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2754 | 2469 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 232 | 272 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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