Beatons surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 05 Jan 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 2.2°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 Tuesday (Jan 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 6th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 8th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 9th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, near gales from the W by Sun morning).

Mon
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
3
1
3
2
0
1
3
4
3
0
0
2
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.9
W
1.6
WSW
1.7
WSW
2
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
1.7
W
1.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.5
W
4
W
3
WSW
3
W
Period(s) (?)13121010111110101112131216151414131210109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)66985750262743340478554467911271556197740261263149652910111747306718031412
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
10
N
5
N
15
WSW
5
NE
10
N
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNE
5
N
20
NNW
40
WSW
40
WSW
15
WNW
10
NE
10
ESE
30
N
50
WNW
45
WSW
35
W
35
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
oncrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:54AM
2.22
3:07PM
2.25
3:42AM
2.15
3:56PM
2.16
4:29AM
2.04
4:44PM
2.04
5:17AM
1.93
5:34PM
1.90
6:05AM
1.83
6:27PM
1.78
6:57AM
1.74
7:24PM
1.69
7:52AM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:39PM
-0.04
9:00AM
0.19
9:28PM
0.02
9:49AM
0.24
10:16PM
0.13
10:37AM
0.32
11:04PM
0.26
11:27AM
0.42
11:53PM
0.40
12:19PM
0.52
12:46AM
0.54
1:15PM
0.60
1:42AM
0.64
Mon
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise--6:03--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11
Sunset9:43--9:43--9:43--9:43--9:42--9:42--9:40--
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Rain (mm)
----1-----2--471781211
Temp. °C171518191718161518181615151412151815121113
Feels °C (?)13121516161613131718118791015145235
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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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