
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here with the imperial version. Let’s be honest—this 16-day stretch is a washout. There’s no good surf to speak of, so I’ll just tell it like it is.
We’re looking at Beavers (Beavers-Hazards), a beginner beach and reef break that’s usually fairly consistent and often busy. But not this time. The water is 63°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—about 2°F above average. That’s the only bright spot.
From Sunday 5 July, the swell is tiny: 2ft from the SSW with a long 18-second period, but the wind is light cross-onshore, making it bumpy. The combined energy is 255—moderate, but poor quality. Monday 6 July: 2ft SSW, cross-onshore, wind picking up, energy 389–463. Still nothing.
Tuesday 7 July afternoon: 3ft SSW, clean cross-off breeze, 18-second period. Energy hits 687, but it’s still marginal—only a 2/10. Might be a little fun if you’re keen, but not worth the drive.
Wednesday 8 July afternoon: 5ft from the WNW with a short 8-second period. That’s a bit of size, but the period is short and the wind is cross-off. Energy drops to 591. Still marginal.
Thursday 9 July afternoon: 5ft WNW, 9 seconds, light cross-onshore—energy 940 (moderate-high), but the wind is onshore enough to mess it up. Marginal again.
The rest of the forecast from Friday 10 July through Sunday 20 July is a drag: swell mostly under 3ft, wind cross-onshore or onshore, and energy moderate (200–430). The wave comments are “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” A few afternoons have clean-ish wind, but the swell is too small or too short-period to care.
The 16-day window is basically a blank. The best you can hope for is a marginal session on Tuesday 7 July or Thursday 9 July, but neither is a standout. For beginners, the 5ft on Thursday might be a bit much, and the short period won’t help. For everyone else, it’s a no-go.
Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board in the car.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
176 | 121 | 229 | 171 | 171 | 298 | 319 | 356 | 276 | 339 | 291 | 368 | 259 | 381 | 300 | 173 | 144 | 167 | 172 | 118 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:02AM1.29m | 6:36PM2.24m | 9:05AM1.38m | 7:30PM2.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27PM1.15m | 8:25AM0.65m | 9:52PM1.04m | 8:59AM0.78m | 11:17PM0.85m | 9:42AM0.92m | 00:28AM0.62m | 10:39AM1.03m | 1:27AM0.38m | 11:45AM1.11m | 2:20AM0.16m | 12:53PM1.13m | 3:10AM-0.01m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 16 | 29 | 29 | 20 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 |
176 | 121 | 229 | 171 | 171 | 223 | 319 | 356 | 276 | 202 | 232 | 97 | 259 | 344 | 300 | 173 | 101 | 79 | 73 | 59 | 154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 18 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | S 19 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 8 |
58 | 58 | 91 | 153 | 154 | 298 | 103 | 84 | 54 | 339 | 66 | 227 | 173 | 169 | 121 | 118 | 144 | 167 | 172 | 118 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 10 | WNW 11 | S 19 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 18 | S 19 | S 16 | S 18 |
15 | 14 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 2 | 12 | 66 | 2 | 175 | 91 | 46 | 79 | 41 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 2 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 |
6 | 27 | 57 | 37 | 110 | 153 | 111 | 245 | 220 | 173 | 291 | 368 | 1 | 381 | 270 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 41 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 55 | 0 | 21 | 55 | 0 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 26 | 22 | 0 | 163 | 17 | 7 | 17 | 169 | 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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