
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s 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 (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Jul 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Beavers has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the outlook is pretty flat and quiet for most of the run. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf with energy levels mostly hanging in the low hundreds – think (271) to (363) range for most days – so don’t expect any real punch. The first real opportunity doesn’t show up until Monday the 6th of July, when we start seeing some slightly more hopeful signs.
The standout – and I mean the only real standout in this whole 16-day window – is Thursday the 9th of July. We’ll see a 3ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds, which is short but it’s something. The combined energy hits (436) for the morning and (417) in the afternoon, which is moderate. The wind is light and variable – morning has a light offshore breeze from the SW, and the afternoon has a slight air from the W with cross conditions. That’ll keep things clean enough, especially for a beginner-friendly spot like this. Beavers is a beach and reef setup, fairly consistent, but the crowds are often there, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Before that, from Friday the 3rd through Sunday the 5th, we’re looking at tiny 1ft to 2ft swells from the SSW and SW with poor surf conditions – not worth paddling out for.
After the 9th, it drops right back down. From the 10th to the 18th of July, we’re back into marginal, poor-quality surf. Swell heights bounce between 1ft and 4ft, but the periods get short again (8 to 9 seconds) and the winds turn cross-on or onshore. The energy levels drop into the low 100s and 200s, like (141) or (192). It’s basically a stretch of flat, weak days.
So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, the morning of Thursday the 9th is your best bet for a small but potentially fun session. The rest of the period is a write-off for paddle surfing. Given how inconsistent the forecast is, it’s a pretty normal quiet spell for this area. Things can change, but right now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thu 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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84 | 118 | 121 | 79 | 120 | 125 | 81 | 176 | 121 | 145 | 171 | 171 | 298 | 319 | 356 | 276 | 339 | 298 | 211 | 173 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:29PM2.00m | 1:51PM1.51m | 00:05AM1.88m | 2:24PM1.56m | 00:45AM1.72m | 2:56PM1.63m | 1:38AM1.54m | 3:30PM1.73m | 2:54AM1.37m | 4:09PM1.84m | 4:41AM1.25m | 4:53PM1.96m | 6:34AM1.23m | 5:43PM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:56AM0.33m | 6:13PM1.21m | 7:26AM0.42m | 7:13PM1.20m | 7:55AM0.53m | 8:27PM1.15m | 8:25AM0.65m | 9:52PM1.04m | 8:59AM0.78m | 11:17PM0.85m | 9:42AM0.92m | 00:28AM0.62m | 10:39AM1.03m | ||||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 21 | 27 | 31 | 23 | 30 | 31 |
Feels °C | 16 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 18 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | W 8 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 4 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
84 | 34 | 121 | 79 | 120 | 120 | 9 | 176 | 121 | 145 | 171 | 171 | 223 | 319 | 356 | 276 | 119 | 298 | 108 | 173 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | W 4 | SSW 13 | S 17 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 18 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | S 19 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
9 | 118 | 45 | 18 | 26 | 125 | 81 | 6 | 58 | 86 | 153 | 154 | 298 | 103 | 84 | 54 | 339 | 66 | 211 | 173 | 166 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | S 11 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 22 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 19 | S 9 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 |
25 | 80 | 9 | 9 | 74 | 9 | 15 | 58 | 14 | 91 | 17 | 28 | 37 | 27 | 25 | 12 | 66 | 2 | 92 | 90 | 82 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — |
82 | 39 | 42 | 29 | 20 | 39 | — | 10 | 17 | 29 | 22 | 78 | 100 | 72 | 118 | 169 | — | 115 | 53 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 36 | 21 | 0 | 329 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 55 | 4 |
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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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