Beavers Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.46° N 120.06° W

Beavers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beavers sea temperature is
20.3°C
2.9° 

Beavers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Beavers surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with 595 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beavers in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at what’s on offer. Honest truth? This is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window, but the first real glimpse of anything worthwhile doesn’t show up until the latter half.

The standout session is undeniably Saturday afternoon, September 19th at Beavers. The swell pushes up to 8ft from the WNW, and here’s the kicker – the wind is cross-offshore and light. That’s pure gold for a beach-and-reef setup like this. The energy in the water climbs to 751 (moderate energy), and the forecast is calling for very good surf conditions. That’s the day to block out. It’s a long way out, nearly two weeks, so take it with a pinch of salt, but the potential is there for a proper session.

Before that, though, it’s a slog. The water is 69°F with a 5°F anomaly, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice surprise. But the surf itself? Marginal at best. The first glimmer of hope comes on Thursday afternoon, September 10th. Swell hits 5ft from the SW with a short period of 10 seconds, and the onshore wind is light. The energy is up at 720 (moderate energy), and it scores a 2. It’s not perfect, but it’s the first sniff of something rideable.

We have a gap of several days after that with nothing but poor conditions. Then Thursday morning, September 17th, shows a bump to 5ft from the WNW, but it’s short period (6 seconds) and cross-on. The afternoon picks up to 6ft with the same short period, but now a cross-shore light breeze. Still looking marginal.

The day before the big one, Friday, September 18th, the afternoon shows 8ft from the WNW with a short period of 7 seconds. It’s cross-on, so a bit messy, but the energy is 648. It’s a marginal call, but the size is there.

Saturday, September 19th, afternoon is your best bet. That 8ft WNW swell, cross-offshore wind, clean conditions, and 751 energy. It’s a solid 3. That’s the one. Be aware, though, at 8ft, this is expert territory. The crowd situation at Beavers is listed as "often" busy, so expect some company if the forecast holds.

For the rest of the run, it’s poor surf with small weak swells and cross-onshore wind. The setup really looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days.

Stay hopeful, the forecasts can always shift. For now, that Saturday in the second week is the one to circle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
1
S
14
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13
1.2
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14
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13
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12
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11
0.6
SSW
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0.9
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12
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
12
1.6
SW
10
0.7
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
240
255
242
201
198
400
372
350
515
595
466
362
330
265
109
203
197
247
498
255
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
N
10
S
10
SW
10
NNW
5
S
5
SW
10
NNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
N
10
SW
15
W
10
N
10
WNW
25
NW
5
N
10
S
10
S
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:45PM1.97m
7:36AM1.36m
5:09PM2.02m
8:09AM1.46m
6:22PM2.11m
8:39AM1.57m
7:23PM2.18m
9:08AM1.68m
8:16PM2.21m
9:37AM1.78m
9:05PM2.18m
10:06AM1.87m
9:51PM2.09m
Low Tide
00:03AM0.40m
10:26AM1.29m
1:05AM0.26m
12:08PM1.23m
1:54AM0.16m
1:17PM1.09m
2:35AM0.11m
2:12PM0.94m
3:12AM0.13m
3:01PM0.79m
3:47AM0.20m
3:48PM0.66m
4:18AM0.32m
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7:22
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Temp °C
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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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