Beatons Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.35° S 167.74° E

Beatons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beatons sea temperature is
11.5°C
1.1° 

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


Beatons surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 13,460 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beatons in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6PM. 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 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 22nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 22nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 22nd Sep)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Mon
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
W
13
4
WSW
14
4
WSW
15
6
WSW
14
5
WSW
15
4.5
WSW
16
4
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
15
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
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12
1.1
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
7
2.4
WSW
17
5.5
SW
12
5.5
WSW
14
4.5
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3495
6190
7193
13375
10783
8899
7126
5016
3697
3697
2345
1474
1013
761
319
453
3431
9905
13275
8443
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
30
W
30
NW
55
WSW
30
SW
20
WSW
30
WSW
20
NW
25
NW
20
W
10
NW
10
N
10
SSW
15
NNE
20
W
15
SW
25
W
50
SSW
50
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
8:22PM1.65m
9:02AM1.69m
9:13PM1.74m
9:45AM1.79m
9:55PM1.86m
10:23AM1.90m
10:33PM1.97m
10:58AM2.00m
11:09PM2.08m
11:33AM2.08m
11:46PM2.16m
12:08PM2.14m
00:25AM2.22m
Low Tide
2:47AM0.63m
3:11PM0.68m
3:33AM0.50m
3:53PM0.55m
4:13AM0.37m
4:30PM0.42m
4:50AM0.25m
5:06PM0.31m
5:25AM0.16m
5:41PM0.21m
6:02AM0.10m
6:18PM0.14m
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6:44
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 mm
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7
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Temp °C
15
8
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11
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7
Feels °C
10
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-4
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1
1
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3
5
5
9
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6
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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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