Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Beavers.
Mate, over the next 16 days, it’s a tough stretch. The waves are small and the wind is often on it, so you’ll have to be patient. The water temperature is 66°F, which is about 4°F warmer than it should be for this time of year. That’s a big deal – feels like summer has come early.
The standout window is Friday 24 July in the morning. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the SSW, but the period is a massive 24 seconds – that’s real groundswell. The energy reading is 768 (moderate), the highest we see. The wind is light, straight onshore, but with that long period the waves will have plenty of shape. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so that small size is perfect for learning or cruising.
Another one to watch is Saturday 1 August morning. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SSE, with a 14-second period. The energy is 721 (moderate). The wind is light cross-onshore, so a little bumpy, but it’s the most size you’ll see. It’s far out though, so don’t lock it in yet.
The rest of the days are marginal. Swell is tiny, usually 2ft to 3ft, with periods from 13 to 16 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, making it choppy. The cleanest moment is Thursday 23 July afternoon with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is only 2ft. It’s a good day to sit on the beach and watch the lines.
Because it’s a beach and reef setup with low energy, it’s not really a kite spot either. Just small, clean waves for the longboarders.
If you’re keen, pick a day with light wind and a little pulse. The surf is there, but it’s not showing off. You’ll get your waves, but you’ll earn them.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | WNW 6 | SSW 24 | S 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 122 | 127 | 186 | 252 | 160 | 218 | 276 | 183 | 201 | 181 | 135 | 368 | 222 | 305 | 404 | 288 | 480 | 384 | 327 | 399 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:41PM1.86m | 4:23AM1.26m | 4:28PM1.87m | 6:27AM1.22m | 5:18PM1.89m | 8:08AM1.27m | 6:07PM1.92m | 9:04AM1.34m | 6:54PM1.97m | 9:39AM1.39m | 7:37PM2.03m | 10:06AM1.43m | 8:17PM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:47PM0.83m | 9:21AM0.96m | 00:08AM0.71m | 10:09AM1.11m | 1:12AM0.58m | 11:13AM1.20m | 2:00AM0.47m | 12:21PM1.24m | 2:40AM0.37m | 1:16PM1.23m | 3:15AM0.29m | 2:01PM1.20m | 3:48AM0.23m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 35 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 30 | 34 | 21 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 33 | 34 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 116 | 99 | 186 | 252 | 160 | 218 | 276 | 183 | 201 | 181 | 108 | 115 | 94 | 114 | 75 | 52 | 480 | 87 | 327 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 122 | 49 | 51 | 140 | 65 | 36 | 22 | 160 | 123 | 70 | 69 | 285 | 222 | 199 | 141 | 139 | 147 | 384 | 74 | 399 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | SW 16 | S 16 | WNW 13 | S 15 | WNW 13 | SW 20 | SW 7 | SW 18 | SW 26 | S 16 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 69 | 127 | 125 | 34 | 112 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 105 | 46 | 368 | 141 | 305 | 404 | 288 | 384 | 109 | 10 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 61 | 50 | 56 | 122 | 135 | — | — | 66 | — | — | 51 | — | 130 | 87 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 0 | 169 | 174 | 0 | 96 | 329 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 163 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 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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