Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beavers this week:
The surf forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beavers in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Straight up—this forecast is a tough read. We’ve got 16 days on the board, but the first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until Sunday the 6th of September. That’s a full week of flat, gutless conditions to get through first. Most of that early period is rubbish—small, weak swell and messy cross-onshore wind. Not worth the drive.
The only wave on the map is Beavers, down at the beach and reef. It’s fairly consistent, a beginner-friendly break, but when the swell pushes past about 5ft, it’s gonna be too much for the learning crew. The early forecasts are all poor—sub 3ft SSW swell, light but wrong-direction wind, and marginal surf. I wouldn't bother.
That said, there are a couple of moments that stand out. The real gem is Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon. We’ve got 4ft of south swell with a 13-second period, glassy conditions, and a solid 526 energy reading. That’s clean, organised surf, perfect for a longboard or a foamie, and about as good as this stretch gets. The other one to mark is Wednesday the 9th morning—5ft from the SSW, a 10-second period, offshore NW wind, and 502 energy. It’s a touch bigger, so still okay for most, but if you’re just starting out, maybe pick your moment.
Watch out for Tuesday morning the 8th though—4ft but choppy, cross-onshore junk. And on the 10th afternoon, it jumps to 6ft of short-period west-northwest windswell at a weak 6 seconds. That’s a messy, blown-out mess, better for kites than paddle boards. Steer clear.
Into the second week, around the 12th and 13th, there’s a bit more size but the period drops and the direction swings west. It’s inconsistent and only marginal, so I wouldn’t get too excited. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain, so don’t plan the whole trip around it yet.
Overall, there are a few clean, friendly windows if you’re patient. Water temp is pretty normal for the season, so a spring suit will do. Keep your eyes on those two slots—that’s your best chance for a decent session.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 255 | 314 | 218 | 183 | 115 | 105 | 75 | 68 | 58 | 79 | 69 | 86 | 145 | 113 | 144 | 249 | 321 | 306 | 261 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:03PM1.85m | 11:41AM1.87m | 11:47PM1.69m | 12:09PM1.93m | 00:39AM1.51m | 12:44PM1.96m | 1:48AM1.33m | 1:27PM1.97m | 3:39AM1.21m | 2:26PM1.96m | 6:25AM1.24m | 3:45PM1.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:21AM0.54m | 5:51PM0.69m | 5:45AM0.68m | 6:44PM0.65m | 6:10AM0.83m | 7:48PM0.63m | 6:36AM0.98m | 9:08PM0.60m | 7:06AM1.11m | 10:42PM0.52m | 8:03AM1.24m | 00:03AM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 28 | 30 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 17 | 25 | 27 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 27 | 28 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 14 | 24 | 25 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 255 | 314 | 218 | 183 | 115 | 85 | 75 | 61 | 58 | 56 | 30 | 86 | 104 | 99 | 144 | 249 | 321 | 306 | 261 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 13 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 124 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 15 | 105 | 69 | 68 | 44 | 79 | 69 | 67 | 145 | 113 | 130 | 111 | 73 | 111 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | W 20 | W 12 | W 11 | SSE 14 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | W 11 | SSW 21 | S 11 | S 18 | WNW 10 | SSE 11 | S 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 41 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 49 | 16 | 58 | 30 | 2 | 43 | 57 | 58 | 18 | 12 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 153 | 206 | 165 | 73 | 31 | 47 | 28 | 10 | 34 | 35 | 19 | 61 | 54 | 20 | 94 | 64 | 21 | 69 | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 21 | 0 | 169 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 55 | 4 | 5 | 327 | 0 | 21 | 55 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Beavers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Beavers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Beavers 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 (Beavers) 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).
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