
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 328 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s in the water for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a tough outlook. We’ve got a big gap at the start with no real surf worth paddling for until Wednesday the 15th. So don’t bother hanging your wetsuit up just yet.
The only spot worth mentioning is Beavers, a beach and reef setup that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the west. The water is about 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – you’ll notice it.
The first real chance is Wednesday morning, July 15th, with a tiny 1ft swell from the SW, but it’s got a long 17-second period. The energy is moderate (221), but it’s small and cross-onshore. That afternoon, the wind goes cross-offshore from the NW, cleaning up a 4ft swell – but the period drops to 6 seconds, so it’s weak and crumbly. Good for beginners, but not much else.
Thursday the 16th is the best slot. Swell is 4ft to 4ft from the WNW, period around 9 seconds, with light cross-onshore winds. The energy is moderate (366 to 619), but the real standout is Thursday afternoon when the wind is barely a breath – glassy. That’s your cleanest wave of the week.
Friday the 17th is a mess with onshore wind and a tiny 1ft swell. The weekend is a write-off, too.
Looking into the second week (July 22nd to 25th), we see a bit more size: 2ft to 4ft from the S or SSE, with period picking up to 13-14 seconds. Energy gets up to 746 on Saturday the 25th morning, but winds are onshore or cross-onshore. A long-period 19-second swell on the 26th is a tease – it’ll be fat and straight on a beach break.
The best of the bunch is Thursday afternoon, July 16th. Glassy conditions, 4ft from the WNW. It’s not pumping, but it’s the cleanest you’ll get. Crowds are often there, so be ready for company. Nothing here for experts, but beginners will have fun on the small days.
If you’re into kiting, the cleaner, windier afternoons might be more interesting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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44 | 51 | 109 | 107 | 133 | 175 | 202 | 238 | 266 | 166 | 97 | 96 | 194 | 159 | 142 | 238 | 238 | 129 | 164 | 166 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:22AM1.58m | 10:07PM2.48m | 12:05PM1.64m | 10:57PM2.36m | 12:47PM1.69m | 11:47PM2.17m | 1:29PM1.75m | 00:39AM1.93m | 2:12PM1.80m | 1:36AM1.67m | 2:55PM1.83m | 2:46AM1.43m | 3:41PM1.86m | 4:23AM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:51PM1.03m | 5:28AM-0.12m | 4:47PM1.00m | 6:10AM-0.01m | 5:46PM0.98m | 6:50AM0.15m | 6:50PM0.97m | 7:29AM0.35m | 8:00PM0.95m | 8:06AM0.57m | 9:20PM0.91m | 8:42AM0.78m | 10:47PM0.83m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 |
26 | 51 | 109 | 79 | 93 | 90 | 202 | 238 | 266 | 166 | 70 | 43 | 194 | 144 | 142 | 165 | 145 | 116 | 121 | 81 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 |
26 | 49 | 56 | 107 | 35 | 28 | 89 | 87 | 92 | 104 | 97 | 96 | 146 | 159 | 19 | 238 | 238 | 129 | 164 | 166 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | S 12 | W 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 4 | SW 17 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 4 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
44 | 7 | 41 | 35 | 11 | 31 | 75 | 72 | 33 | 54 | 4 | 77 | 32 | 20 | 40 | 93 | 181 | 73 | 7 | 69 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 9 | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 |
— | 9 | 48 | — | 133 | 175 | — | 222 | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 44 | 24 | 9 | 10 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 329 | 0 | 21 | 96 | 0 | 55 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 163 | 13 | 36 | 329 | 17 | 329 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 21 | 0 |
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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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