Beavers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what this stretch has in store for us, starting right now from the 9th of August and looking out to the 24th.

Alright, from the get-go, it’s a quiet start. For the first couple of days, we’ve got tiny swell pushing in, but the winds just aren't playing ball. The waves are there but it’s poor surf through until around the middle of next week, so don't rush out. We’re looking at a run of marginal conditions right into the second week, but the real bright spot is shaping up for Saturday the 15th of August. That is the morning to circle on your calendar.

Now, the main break we are working with is Beavers (Beavers-Hazards). It’s a beach-and-reef setup, fairly consistent, and pretty exposed to the swell. The water temp right now feels about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

The standout, without a doubt, is Saturday morning, the 15th of August. The wind is going to be glassy – dead calm, offshore from that workable direction – cleaning things up perfectly. The swell isn’t massive at 2.3ft, but it’s coming from the SSW with a long 16-second period. That long period means it’s got decent energy for its size, and those waves will hold up with shape. Look for that combined energy (308) – moderate enough – but with the glassy conditions, every one of those waves is going to be a runner. It’s the only time in the whole outlook where we see a "good surf conditions" tag. The crowd factor: Beavers can see people there often, but with these clean conditions, I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve got company. If you can get out early, it’s going to be special.

The Saturday afternoon (15th) sees the wind swing a little cross-off, but still rideable. The swell actually bumps up slightly, around 2.6ft, with the same long period, and the combined energy ramps up to (410). But that glassy window is only really there in the morning.

After the 15th, things drop back off. The swell stays small, the wind picks up from the W and WSW, bringing cross-on or cross-shore chop that ruins the quality. We see a bit more energy in the water on Sunday the 16th (swell 3.0 – 3.3ft), but it's blown out and messy, so that's a pass.

The second week, from the 17th to the 24th, is a bit of a waiting game. The swell tries to push through with some WNW pulses on the 21st and 22nd, hitting 4.6ft, but the period is short (5-8 seconds) and the winds are crummy. There’s no real quality there. It’s mostly poor surf conditions all the way through.

Honestly, if you hold out for that Saturday the 15th morning session, you’ll get the best of a pretty quiet run. That’s the one.

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