Beavers Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.46° N 120.06° W

Beavers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beavers sea temperature is
20.5° C
3.3° 

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


Beavers surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—the surf at Beavers is looking pretty flat and weedy for a good stretch. The first proper recommendation doesn’t pop up until Tuesday morning, August 18th, and even then, it’s only a tiny 1ft of swell from the south with a long 16-second period. The combined wave energy is weak (265), and with a light cross-onshore wind, it’s just not doing much. We’re looking at a run of marginal, poor conditions right through the rest of the week and into the next. There’s a real gap here where there’s just nothing to get excited about for most of the period.

The one bright spot that might get your heart beating a little faster is towards the very end of the outlook. We’ve got a bit of a pulse coming through on Friday, August 28th. The afternoon sees a 5ft swell from the WNW, with a moderate 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate (422), and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the northwest at 15 mph. That’s a solid combo for a beach and reef setup like Beavers. It’s still not huge, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Then, Saturday, August 29th, looks even better. The afternoon brings a 6ft swell from the WNW, with a short 7-second period, but again, clean cross-offshore winds from the northwest at 15 mph. The energy is up to moderate (570). This is the standout. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is about as good as it gets in this window. The waves will be small but clean, and the light winds will make it a joy to be out there. Just be aware that it’s a spot that’s often crowded, so you’ll have company.

Overall, the water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The long-period swells early on are too small to matter, and the short-period stuff later is what we’re chasing. The first week is a write-off, but that final weekend—August 28th onwards—has a little promise. Don’t hold your breath for anything before that.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
S
16
0.5
SSW
16
1.3
WNW
6
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
80
153
120
186
164
110
118
120
79
131
150
143
123
55
72
96
80
112
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
W
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
W
5
NE
10
SW
5
SW
5
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10
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WSW
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10
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N
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WSW
15
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:28AM1.33m
2:24PM1.84m
4:24AM1.21m
3:16PM1.80m
7:49AM1.24m
4:22PM1.79m
8:37AM1.33m
5:31PM1.82m
8:56AM1.39m
6:30PM1.88m
9:14AM1.44m
7:18PM1.96m
Low Tide
8:38PM0.76m
7:30AM0.97m
10:01PM0.74m
7:54AM1.12m
11:31PM0.69m
8:17AM1.24m
00:44AM0.59m
10:40AM1.31m
1:35AM0.49m
12:15PM1.30m
2:14AM0.40m
1:11PM1.24m
2:47AM0.33m
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7:44
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Temp °C
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30
33
23
31
33
27
31
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Feels °C
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32
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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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