Beatons Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.35° S 167.74° E

Beatons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beatons sea temperature is
11.4°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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 20s period, WSW swell with 41,004 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 (Sep 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beatons in the next 16 days are 7.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 12PM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 10th Sep)23ft (7.0m) 20s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night).

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WSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2962
3706
3791
6705
8305
9228
13077
16288
12223
6737
4416
2426
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943
589
784
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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WNW
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High Tide
4:06PM1.91m
4:44AM1.88m
5:09PM1.83m
5:57AM1.82m
6:23PM1.80m
7:18AM1.82m
7:42PM1.84m
8:34AM1.89m
8:53PM1.95m
9:37AM1.99m
9:52PM2.08m
10:30AM2.10m
10:44PM2.19m
Low Tide
9:59AM0.45m
10:27PM0.42m
11:00AM0.56m
11:36PM0.48m
12:15PM0.63m
00:55AM0.48m
1:35PM0.61m
2:12AM0.40m
2:46PM0.51m
3:18AM0.27m
3:46PM0.38m
4:14AM0.13m
4:37PM0.24m
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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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