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Beatons surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 19 Mar 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
14.9° C
 (Which is 2.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 20th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 20th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 25th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
2
4
2
4
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1
WSW
2
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)111112121213121314121413141313121113141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6615719651258118212079651028692100313371093129987834110667441697197414931083
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
NNE
10
SSW
5
NW
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
SW
10
SW
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
S
10
N
5
NNE
15
SE
15
E
15
ENE
10
SE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncrossoffcross-
on		glasscross-
off		oncross-
off		ononoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:08PM
2.23
1:32AM
2.21
1:48PM
2.29
2:11AM
2.23
2:31PM
2.29
2:52AM
2.21
3:17PM
2.24
3:37AM
2.15
4:08PM
2.13
4:27AM
2.05
5:05PM
2.00
5:26AM
1.93
6:14PM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:24PM
0.02
7:41AM
0.07
8:04PM
0.01
8:21AM
0.05
8:46PM
0.07
9:05AM
0.07
9:31PM
0.17
9:53AM
0.15
10:21PM
0.32
10:48AM
0.26
11:19PM
0.47
11:53AM
0.38
12:29AM
0.59
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise7:48--7:48--7:50--7:52--7:52--7:54--7:56--
Sunset-8:04--8:01--8:00--7:59--7:57--7:54--7:52-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
--------31-----------
Temp. °C111212151513161615121311151615161311151614
Feels °C (?)8891313131514131011914141314118141515
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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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