Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s 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 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let me break down what’s on the cards for Beavers (Beavers-Hazards) over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the outlook is grim for the most part. We’re looking at a long, flat run with hardly any surf worth mentioning. Most days the combined wave energy is weak, often below 200, and the conditions are rated poor. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come till Thursday, September 24.
That Thursday morning is your one small window. The swell sneaks up to 0.6m from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the energy nudges to around 201. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW at 10 km/h, so it’ll be glassy and tidy. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. Still, the waves are tiny – fine for a longboard or a beginner’s session, but nothing more. With that period and direction, the sets will be inconsistent and a bit fat on a beach and reef break.
From September 16 right through September 23, there’s a solid 8-day gap with no surf on offer at all – just flatness and poor conditions. After the 24th, it drops back into the doldrums, with only marginal or poor surf through to October 1. No big swells, no proper groundswell to get excited about. To be honest, if you’re after any action, the wind setup might be better suited for kite surfing than paddling. For straight-up surfing, it’s a drought.
Hang in there, mate. The surf will come back, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 70 | 88 | 63 | 64 | 62 | 72 | 121 | 133 | 133 | 130 | 154 | 197 | 199 | 255 | 252 | 241 | 227 | 222 | 214 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:25AM1.29m | 1:10PM1.84m | 5:07AM1.24m | 3:17PM1.71m | 8:18AM1.41m | 4:47PM1.71m | 8:19AM1.46m | 5:57PM1.77m | 8:31AM1.52m | 6:49PM1.84m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:22AM1.13m | 9:10PM0.65m | 6:04AM1.24m | 10:40PM0.66m | 11:58PM0.60m | 10:40AM1.39m | 00:52AM0.53m | 12:13PM1.32m | 1:31AM0.46m | 1:03PM1.21m | 2:02AM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 14 | 23 | 25 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | W 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 70 | 30 | 63 | 64 | 18 | 54 | 121 | 133 | 133 | 59 | 32 | 197 | 199 | 255 | 252 | 241 | 45 | 222 | 214 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 18 | WNW 4 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | WNW 7 | W 5 |
| kJ | 39 | 88 | 55 | 6 | 62 | 72 | 64 | 69 | 61 | 130 | 154 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 14 | 227 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 18 | SSE 9 | WNW 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 15 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 29 | 55 | 8 | 12 | 45 | 40 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | W 5 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 61 | 36 | 29 | — | 23 | 17 | 21 | 11 | 19 | 36 | — | 40 | 46 | 56 | 81 | 62 | 59 | 17 | 61 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 168 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 0 | 163 | 5 | 0 |
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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).
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