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Lat Long: 46.35° S 167.74° E

Beatons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beatons sea temperature is
11.5°C
1.0° 

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


Beatons surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,199 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 (Oct 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 1st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 1st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 3rd Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
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2.5
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3.5
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1.7
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1.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3021
2513
2116
2574
2012
3018
5199
4242
2584
1682
1342
1012
1512
1927
2372
1547
1469
1629
1344
911
1099
Wind (km/h)
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30
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25
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10
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High Tide
3:56PM2.04m
4:33AM2.00m
4:53PM1.94m
5:39AM1.90m
6:01PM1.86m
6:55AM1.83m
7:19PM1.83m
8:14AM1.83m
8:36PM1.87m
9:24AM1.89m
9:43PM1.96m
10:22AM1.98m
10:39PM2.06m
Low Tide
10:16PM0.27m
10:46AM0.47m
11:18PM0.37m
11:53AM0.57m
00:31AM0.44m
1:11PM0.61m
1:51AM0.43m
2:28PM0.57m
3:04AM0.36m
3:35PM0.47m
4:05AM0.26m
4:31PM0.34m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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15
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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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