Beatons Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.35° S 167.74° E

Beatons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beatons sea temperature is
11.4° C
0.8° 

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


Beatons surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 7,888 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with W 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 (Jul 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beatons in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
28
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
12
1.7
W
13
1.9
W
13
2
W
12
2.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
15
4
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
15
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
2.2
W
11
1.8
WSW
11
2.2
W
10
2.4
WSW
11
3
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1197
957
1136
1174
2895
4100
7489
5431
4117
2452
1643
1116
1468
901
1144
749
928
1371
2508
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
N
20
N
15
NW
10
N
10
NNW
25
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
NW
20
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
15
N
10
W
10
WSW
15
NE
Wind State
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High Tide
7:04AM1.69m
7:28PM1.69m
8:08AM1.67m
8:28PM1.69m
9:09AM1.69m
9:23PM1.73m
10:01AM1.75m
10:12PM1.79m
10:46AM1.82m
10:55PM1.87m
11:27AM1.89m
11:35PM1.94m
Low Tide
00:52AM0.60m
1:20PM0.69m
1:54AM0.64m
2:22PM0.73m
2:53AM0.63m
3:19PM0.71m
3:46AM0.58m
4:09PM0.66m
4:32AM0.50m
4:53PM0.59m
5:14AM0.42m
5:33PM0.51m
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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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