Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beavers in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about this 16-day stretch. It’s a rough one, no two ways about it.
We’re looking at a big dry spell right from the start. There’s basically nothing on offer until the 15th of August. The first week and a half is a total bust. The swell is tiny, ankle-high at best, with energy readings in the 150 to 250 range – that’s weak sauce. The wind is light, but the waves are so small it doesn’t matter. The water is 69°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but it’s a warm bath with no waves.
The only break we’ve got to talk about is Beavers (beach and reef). It’s a beginner spot, fairly consistent, and it needs a west swell to light up. It gets crowded often, so be ready for company.
The first sign of life comes on Saturday morning, the 15th of August. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the SSW, and the energy ticks up to 337. The wind is light and offshore from the SSW, so it’ll be glassy. But it’s still just a marginal day, and the tide might mess with it.
The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is the 21st of August, Friday. That’s your best bet. We get a swell of 3 ft from the WNW. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s a windswell, full of chop. The energy is moderate at 385. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a little bumpy. By the afternoon, the swell builds to 6 ft with a 6-second period, which is messy and short-period. The energy hits 455. The wind goes cross-shore, creating a slight chop. This is a junkyard day. The break is a beach and reef setup, and with that short, choppy swell and the wind, it’s going to be a fight. Honestly, for that kind of wind and short period, you might be better off with a kite than a paddle.
The next day, the 22nd, Saturday morning, has a 4 ft swell from the WNW with an 8-second period, which is still marginal. The afternoon is worse – 5 ft with a 6-second period, which is just a mess.
So, if you’re itching for a session, the 21st is your only real shot. But don’t expect much. This is a tough patch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 143 | 98 | 97 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 96 | 56 | 123 | 152 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:19PM2.09m | 8:23AM1.34m | 6:25PM2.20m | 9:04AM1.44m | 7:25PM2.31m | 9:40AM1.53m | 8:20PM2.39m | 10:14AM1.62m | 9:11PM2.40m | 10:48AM1.70m | 9:59PM2.34m | 11:22AM1.78m | 10:46PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01AM1.18m | 1:20AM0.30m | 11:40AM1.21m | 2:12AM0.13m | 12:59PM1.16m | 2:58AM0.01m | 2:02PM1.07m | 3:41AM-0.05m | 2:58PM0.97m | 4:20AM-0.04m | 3:51PM0.87m | 4:57AM0.05m | 4:43PM0.80m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 43 | 143 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 55 | 54 | 44 | 24 | 123 | 152 | 28 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 18 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | W 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SSW 17 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 94 | 42 | 42 | 97 | 37 | 98 | 3 | 39 | 64 | 105 | 102 | 59 | 56 | 24 | 33 | 109 | 40 | 39 | 34 | 33 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 9 | S 18 | WNW 4 | S 16 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 14 | 6 | 98 | 6 | 46 | 37 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 38 | 97 | 96 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 75 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 22 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 18 | 0 | 34 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 56 | 118 | 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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