Beavers Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.46° N 120.06° W

Beavers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beavers sea temperature is
19.7° C
2.5° 

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


Beavers surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSE swell with 313 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 21st Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the surf over the next couple of weeks for Beavers. It’s gonna be a bit of a slow burner, so don’t go getting too excited just yet.

The long-range signals are there, but for the first stretch, we’re looking at some pretty weak and messy conditions. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is a solid 5° warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s a real treat, so at least you won’t need the full rubber.

For the first few days, through the 21st to the 24th, it’s pretty flat and junky. Swell is hanging around a weak 1ft, with energy readings in the low hundreds (134-251), and the wind is all over the place. It’s mostly cross or cross-onshore, chopping things up and keeping the quality down. Honestly, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. You’re better off waiting for the tide to fill in and just going for a swim.

Things start to look a little more interesting from Tuesday the 25th. The period jumps up to 16-17 seconds, which brings in some proper groundswell energy, and the energy numbers start climbing. We’re looking at readings of 503 and 585 by Wednesday the 26th. The swell stays small, around 2ft to 3ft, but that longer period means a bit more push and shape. The wind turns cross-offshore from the northwest on the afternoons, which should clean it right up. It’s not going to be big, but it’ll be surfable and might offer a few fun little runners.

This pattern holds through the end of the week and into August 30th. It’s not going to be epic, but there’s enough in the water to get your fix, especially if you’ve got a fish or a grovel board. The energy is moderate, with readings solidly in the 300-500 range.

Now, here’s the thing to really keep an eye on. The last day of August, Monday the 31st, we see the swell jump. It’s still short-period windswell, coming in from the WNW at 5ft to 6ft, but with a period of only 6-8 seconds. That’s a lot of push with no shape, and a 6ft short-period wave is going to be a messy, crumpling shorebreak. This is where the setup at Beavers, a beach and reef mix, will turn into a bit of a washing machine. It’s going to be one of those days where the kites are going to have more fun than the surfers.

After that pulse fades, we get a bit of a reset for the first few days of September, dropping back to that small, marginal 2ft to 3ft stuff. The energy stays moderate though, and by the 4th and 5th, we see some better period SW swell in the 16-20 second range. The wind stays light, but onshore or cross-onshore, which isn’t ideal.

So, the standout window is that period from the 26th of August through to the 30th. It’s not going to blow your mind, but with the clean afternoon cross-offshores and that long-period groundswell energy, those are your best bets for a proper surf. It's a diamond in the rough, just remember it’s a week out, so treat it as promising but not locked in. The swell direction is projected from the S/SSW, which is right in line with the optimum for this spot, so that’s a positive. Just keep your expectations in check.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 38°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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1
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.8
WNW
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
S
17
0.8
SSE
15
0.9
SSE
13
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
12
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
58
57
56
71
71
89
79
112
109
98
135
132
210
288
299
276
251
233
184
239
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
W
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
NNW
10
SW
10
W
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
W
20
NW
10
N
10
SW
15
WNW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross
glassy
High Tide
8:37AM1.33m
5:31PM1.82m
8:56AM1.39m
6:30PM1.88m
9:14AM1.44m
7:18PM1.96m
9:33AM1.49m
7:58PM2.04m
9:51AM1.53m
8:35PM2.09m
10:11AM1.59m
9:11PM2.10m
10:31AM1.65m
9:47PM2.07m
Low Tide
10:40AM1.31m
1:35AM0.49m
12:15PM1.30m
2:14AM0.40m
1:11PM1.24m
2:47AM0.33m
1:53PM1.16m
3:16AM0.28m
2:30PM1.07m
3:43AM0.26m
3:07PM0.99m
4:09AM0.27m
3:44PM0.90m
4:33AM0.33m
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6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
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7:40
7:38
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Temp °C
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32
25
31
33
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32
35
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33
34
26
Feels °C
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31
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31
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31
24
30
32
22
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35
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31
32
23
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Information about the Beavers Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Beavers 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.

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