
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up.
Honestly, folks, it’s a grim stretch ahead. We’ve got a long, quiet spell on our hands. There’s no real standout session, and most of the time the waves are just too small or messy to get excited about. For a break that’s fairly consistent, this is a real bummer, but it does happen. Don’t write it off for the season just yet.
We’re looking at a gap of about a week with nothing worthwhile. The first real glimmer of anything happens on Sunday, September 13th. The swell bumps up a bit, with a 4ft to 6ft wave coming from the WNW, but the period is short—only 6 to 9 seconds—so it’s going to be all push and no shape. The combined energy is moderate (347 to 391), but the wind is a problem. Morning has a light cross-onshore messing it up, and while the afternoon turns clean with a cross-offshore breeze, the swell is so weak and short that it’s not worth paddling for. This holds true through Monday and Tuesday as well; a bit of waist-high junk but nothing clean.
Then it drops right back to tiny. For days on end, we’re looking at ankle-to-knee high swell from the SW, under 2ft. The water temperature is a very unusual 71°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only highlight. The energy is weak (mostly two-digit values in the 90s and 200s) and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, leaving the surface bumpy.
There is a late pulse worth mentioning. On Monday, September 21st, the afternoon shows a 8ft WNW swell with a short 6-second period. The combined energy gets strong (705), which sounds fun, but with that period, it’s just a stormy, lumpy mess. The wind is clean and cross-offshore, so it won’t be choppy, but the swell will be too fat and fast for Beavers. At that size with that wind and a beach-and-reef setup, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s an expert-only situation given the size, but the quality isn’t there.
After that, we’re back to tiny, clean but tiny cross-offshore conditions, but again, nothing with any push. The consistent, clean wind on the 23rd and beyond is a tease.
So, best on offer: if you’re desperate, the afternoon of Sunday, September 20th has a clean 2ft SW swell with a long 18-second period. The combined energy is moderate (533), and the cross-offshore wind will have it glassy. It’s tiny, but it’ll be the cleanest wave you’ll see all week. For the 21st, if you’re an expert and just want to get thrashed, the 8ft short-period stuff is there, but don’t expect any kind of rideable face.
Keep your eyes on the charts, things can flip. Hang tight.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 12 | SSW 15 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
196 | 146 | 171 | 102 | 102 | 96 | 237 | 263 | 424 | 197 | 158 | 166 | 166 | 94 | 70 | 88 | 53 | 98 | 47 | 123 | 120 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:35AM1.95m | 10:37PM1.95m | 11:03AM1.99m | 11:23PM1.78m | 11:32AM2.00m | 00:12AM1.60m | 12:01PM1.97m | 1:08AM1.43m | 12:33PM1.92m | 2:25AM1.29m | 1:10PM1.84m | 5:07AM1.24m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:34PM0.57m | 4:48AM0.48m | 5:20PM0.52m | 5:16AM0.66m | 6:07PM0.52m | 5:41AM0.83m | 6:57PM0.55m | 6:04AM1.00m | 7:56PM0.61m | 6:22AM1.13m | 9:10PM0.65m | 6:04AM1.24m | 10:40PM0.66m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 28 | 31 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 20 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
196 | 67 | 171 | 62 | 102 | 96 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 197 | 158 | 166 | 166 | 94 | 70 | 48 | 33 | 19 | 47 | 123 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | SSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
24 | 146 | 42 | 102 | 59 | 29 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 48 | 47 | 75 | 65 | 38 | 39 | 88 | 38 | 98 | 18 | 46 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | WSW 16 | S 9 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 3 | SSE 10 | S 18 | S 17 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
17 | 51 | 14 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 27 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 55 | 53 | 26 | 31 | 72 | 104 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 5 | ESE 2 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 4 |
30 | 107 | 59 | — | 87 | 131 | 237 | 263 | 424 | — | — | 24 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 2 | 0 | 163 | 55 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 163 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 |
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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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