Beatons Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.35° S 167.74° E

Beatons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beatons sea temperature is
11.3° C
0.9° 

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


Beatons surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 7,505 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beatons in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 13th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 14th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 15th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
2
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
15
4
WSW
16
4
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
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3.5
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15
3.5
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15
3
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2.5
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2.1
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15
2.5
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2.4
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2.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1230
1324
1505
1598
6160
5967
7505
6807
5647
5168
4767
3512
2178
1528
1320
2509
5091
4230
2760
2122
1427
Wind (km/h)
5
N
0
SSE
10
NW
10
NNE
20
WSW
15
NNW
15
S
15
SSW
5
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15
NW
15
W
15
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W
25
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25
WSW
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5
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High Tide
12:22PM2.26m
00:35AM2.34m
1:07PM2.26m
1:21AM2.32m
1:50PM2.22m
2:06AM2.25m
2:32PM2.14m
2:50AM2.13m
3:14PM2.03m
3:35AM1.99m
3:57PM1.91m
4:23AM1.84m
4:44PM1.79m
Low Tide
6:28PM0.09m
6:54AM-0.09m
7:13PM0.07m
7:39AM-0.05m
7:58PM0.10m
8:22AM0.06m
8:41PM0.18m
9:05AM0.21m
9:26PM0.30m
9:49AM0.38m
10:13PM0.44m
10:37AM0.55m
11:05PM0.57m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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