Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSE swell with 538 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Beavers.
Overall, the 16-day window is pretty flat and messy. There’s a real gap at the start, with nothing worth paddling out for until September 6th. Before that, we’ve got a whole lot of tiny, cross-shore muck from August 31st through to September 5th. A real bummer.
The first half-decent morning rolls in on Sunday, September 6th. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSE at a long 14-second period, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. The combined energy sits at 579, which is moderate energy, and it’s called out as “expect good surf conditions”. That’s your standout right there. Best of the whole run. Clean, lined-up little waves on that point and reef setup. The water’s about average for this time of year.
Monday, September 7th serves up a similar 4ft SSE swell (785 energy) but with a cross-onshore wind, so it’s not as pretty. After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From September 8th right through to the 15th, it’s all under 3ft, mostly cross-on or onshore, with energy dropping below 300. Nothing worth getting wet for.
To sum it up: if you’re keen, the only real chance is the glassy morning of Sunday, September 6th at Beavers. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, though the long period from the SSE can make it a bit straight at the beachy sections – but the reef setup should handle it fine. Crowds are likely there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 115 | 105 | 74 | 68 | 59 | 79 | 69 | 121 | 154 | 115 | 283 | 246 | 325 | 278 | 291 | 226 | 273 | 400 | 400 | 505 | 443 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:09PM1.93m | 00:39AM1.51m | 12:44PM1.96m | 1:48AM1.33m | 1:27PM1.97m | 3:39AM1.21m | 2:26PM1.96m | 6:25AM1.24m | 3:45PM1.97m | 7:36AM1.36m | 5:09PM2.02m | 8:09AM1.46m | 6:22PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:44PM0.65m | 6:10AM0.83m | 7:48PM0.63m | 6:36AM0.98m | 9:08PM0.60m | 7:06AM1.11m | 10:42PM0.52m | 8:03AM1.24m | 00:03AM0.40m | 10:26AM1.29m | 1:05AM0.26m | 12:08PM1.23m | 1:54AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 15 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | W 6 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 |
| kJ | 115 | 85 | 74 | 39 | 37 | 33 | 55 | 121 | 71 | 64 | 283 | 246 | 33 | 278 | 291 | 226 | 273 | 400 | 400 | 505 | 443 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SE 12 | SSE 13 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 12 | 105 | 69 | 68 | 44 | 34 | 69 | 68 | 154 | 115 | 19 | 39 | 325 | 36 | 120 | 47 | 212 | 30 | 37 | 24 | 121 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 9 | S 8 | W 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | S 19 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 6 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 79 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 42 | 27 | 111 | 43 | 20 | 34 | 212 | 30 | 144 | 142 | 104 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 23 | 40 | 40 | 17 | 59 | 37 | 17 | 94 | 83 | 37 | 121 | 64 | 38 | 40 | 85 | 41 | — | 26 | — | — | 104 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 169 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 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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