
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's see what we got for the next couple of weeks at Beavers.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is lookin' pretty flat and sad. We’ve got a whole lot of nothing happening from now until around Friday, August 14th. The swell is tiny – we're talkin' 1 to 2 feet, and mostly from the SSW. Sure, there's some long-period energy in the water, those 15 to 18-second intervals, but it's just got no power behind it. The combined energy is weak to moderate at best (values of 140-236), but every single session is rated as "poor surf conditions." It's just not gonna be worth paddling out.
The water temperature is sittin' around 69°, which is a good 7° warmer than average for this time of year – that's really unusual, almost like a warm bath out there. But, you can't surf on warm water alone.
Now, Friday morning, August 14th, things get a tiny bit interesting. We finally get a window of glassy conditions with winds swingin' light and variable from the S at 3 mph. The swell is still tiny at 2 feet from the SW, but it's surfable. The combined energy picks up to 210 (moderate). It’s the first real chance to get wet and catch a few knee-to-waist high dribblers at Beavers. It's not gonna be a classic, but it's the best we've seen all week.
The next little flicker of hope comes Sunday, August 16th. The swell bumps up a notch to 3 feet from the SW with a moderate 376 combined energy. The afternoon sees a clean cross-off wind from the WNW at 12 mph. Still marginal, but you could find a clean little wave if you're patient. Beavers is fairly consistent and can get crowded on the 'often' side, so don't expect to have it to yourself.
Then we hit a weird little period on Monday and Tuesday, August 17th and 18th. We get a pulse of short-period, weak swell from the WNW, only 6 seconds! It's 4 to 6 feet, but that's a messy, choppy windswell. The wind is howlin' cross-shore at 10-12 mph. Honestly, this looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a surf session. The energy is moderate (values around 272-379), but the quality is just not there for a paddle surfer.
After that, it fades right back to those same old tiny, weak, SSW swells for the rest of the outlook. August 19th to the 23rd is more of the same – small, weak, and pretty ordinary. The only standout, if you can call it that, is Sunday, August 23rd, when we might see a 3 to 4 foot swell from the W. The wind is light cross-on in the morning and moderate cross in the afternoon. Still a marginal call. If you're desperate, it's worth a look, but keep your expectations on the floor.
Honestly, for this stretch, if you're chasin' a wave, Friday morning, August 14th, is your best and only real bet for a clean, glassy surf. After that, it's a long wait for anything decent.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 18 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
97 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 96 | 56 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 154 | 104 | 180 | 240 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:23AM1.34m | 6:25PM2.20m | 9:04AM1.44m | 7:25PM2.31m | 9:40AM1.53m | 8:20PM2.39m | 10:14AM1.62m | 9:11PM2.40m | 10:48AM1.70m | 9:59PM2.34m | 11:22AM1.78m | 10:46PM2.20m | 11:56AM1.84m | 11:33PM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:40AM1.21m | 2:12AM0.13m | 12:59PM1.16m | 2:58AM0.01m | 2:02PM1.07m | 3:41AM-0.05m | 2:58PM0.97m | 4:20AM-0.04m | 3:51PM0.87m | 4:57AM0.05m | 4:43PM0.80m | 5:32AM0.19m | 5:35PM0.76m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SW 16 | WNW 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
6 | 65 | 17 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 59 | 24 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 154 | 104 | 180 | 240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 12 | S 16 | WNW 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | SSE 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
75 | 37 | 125 | 3 | 39 | 44 | 38 | 37 | 29 | 56 | 22 | 14 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 103 | 100 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
97 | 46 | 98 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 38 | 97 | 96 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 87 | 33 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 |
— | 8 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 21 | 0 | 174 | 21 | 0 | 118 | 21 | 0 | 119 | 21 | 0 | 168 | 21 | 0 | 119 | 329 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 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).
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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