
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s 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 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s a bit of a slow grind out there, but there’s a pulse. The water temp is sittin’ at 69°, which is about 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a proper anomaly, you won’t need much more than a spring suit.
The next stretch is all about patience. We’re looking at a few days of weak, short-period bump with onshore cross-swell. Wednesday and Thursday mornings are gonna be all chop and no hope, with the swell energy sitting in the low 200s (203 and 218). Friday kicks off with a bit more push, but the morning still looks poor (251). The arvo cleans up though, and that’s where it starts to get interesting – the swell jumps to 2ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, energy building to 281, and a cross-off breeze. That’s your first real chance to get wet, even if it’s not big.
Saturday brings a pulse of WNW groundswell, but the period drops to a terrible 6-7 seconds. That’s junk. It’s gonna be bumpy and won’t break with any power. The morning is a write-off (254), the arvo is a bit better as it comes more cross-off, but the period is just too short to get excited about.
Sunday’s the one. The swell builds to 5ft from the WNW by the afternoon. Even though it’s short period (7 seconds), the energy is cranked up to 302. The light offshore/cross-off winds will make it look better than the past few days. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best of a pretty average run. Expect some cross-on bump in the morning, but the arvo should clean up into some fun, punchy shoulders.
Monday and Tuesday are a letdown after that. The swell fades back down to under 3ft, the wind swings onshore, and the energy drops back into the 199-268 range. It’s not worth paddling out for.
Wednesday the 16th looks dead. The swell drops to 1ft and the period is back up, but there’s just no energy (205). Forget about it. The weekend’s a distant memory already.
The following week, starting Thursday the 17th, the outlook is a mixed bag of the same weak stuff. A new WNW swell fills in around Friday the 18th, with the morning seeing 4ft and energy at 378. But the period is short (8 seconds) and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on. It’s not going to be pretty.
The standout, if you can call it that, is Saturday the 19th. The swell holds around 4-4ft from the WNW, the energy gets a serious boost – hitting 408 in the morning and jumping to a hearty 650 in the afternoon. The wind is light, so it'll be the cleanest and most powerful surf of the whole run. It's not huge, but it's a real sign of life. Keep your eye on this one.
After that, it starts to fade out again. The energy drops next week, with numbers dipping back under the 500 mark and the swell slimming back down to 2ft. The last few days of the forecast period, into the 23rd and 24th, are looking pretty lackluster again.
This Beavers spot is fairly consistent, but it's going to be a real pick-and-choose deal. Mostly rook-sized waves, and nothing that’s going to get the heart pumping too hard. If you’ve got a log, this is your window. Sunday’s likely your best bet for a proper session, with Saturday the 19th having the most juice on offer, though that’s a long way out. It’s promising, but let’s see how it holds up.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 38°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 138 | 195 | 295 | 261 | 251 | 196 | 146 | 171 | 117 | 109 | 329 | 206 | 187 | 322 | 193 | 126 | 103 | 120 | 90 | 81 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:37AM1.78m | 9:05PM2.18m | 10:06AM1.87m | 9:51PM2.09m | 10:35AM1.95m | 10:37PM1.95m | 11:03AM1.99m | 11:23PM1.78m | 11:32AM2.00m | 00:12AM1.60m | 12:01PM1.97m | 1:08AM1.43m | 12:33PM1.92m | 2:25AM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:01PM0.79m | 3:47AM0.20m | 3:48PM0.66m | 4:18AM0.32m | 4:34PM0.57m | 4:48AM0.48m | 5:20PM0.52m | 5:16AM0.66m | 6:07PM0.52m | 5:41AM0.83m | 6:57PM0.55m | 6:04AM1.00m | 7:56PM0.61m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 36 | 38 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 20 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | WNW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
41 | 138 | 195 | 37 | 261 | 251 | 31 | 146 | 171 | 117 | 102 | 96 | 46 | 45 | 322 | 193 | 107 | 103 | 120 | 90 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 17 | SW 9 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
94 | 25 | 13 | 295 | 20 | 14 | 196 | 51 | 42 | 102 | 59 | 29 | 58 | 58 | 44 | 48 | 15 | 75 | 65 | 62 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 7 | W 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | WSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 13 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 20 | SSW 12 |
56 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 35 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 56 | 27 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 69 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | NW 5 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — |
12 | 24 | 40 | — | 58 | 77 | 42 | 72 | 60 | — | 109 | 329 | 206 | 187 | 18 | — | 126 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 246 | 0 | 161 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 161 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 118 | 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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