Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (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 334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (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
Geez, it's been a tough stretch here at Beavers. The whole 16-day run looks flat and quiet, with only a few days that even get close to being worth a paddle. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a spring suit won't be needed.
Right now through to the end of the first week, it's all pretty poor. We're seeing tiny swell, mostly 1ft to 3ft from the SSW or SW, with light onshore or cross-onshore breezes. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting around 145 to 350 — nothing to write home about. From Tuesday 11 August right through to Sunday 16 August, it's a write-off. The wave comment is either "poor surf conditions" or "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," so don't bother.
Monday 17 August and Tuesday 18 August are more of the same: tiny swell, lack of energy, and poor conditions. The winds stay light and cross-shore or cross-onshore, which isn't doing us any favors.
Then, on Wednesday 19 August afternoon, there's a bit of a spike. The swell jumps to 7ft from the WNW, but with a short period of just 6 seconds, so it's a windswell, not a groundswell. The wind is offshore from the NW at 25 km/h, which cleans it up, but the combined energy hits 510, which is moderate. That said, at 7ft, it's too big for beginners and only for experts. This is the only day that looks remotely interesting, and it's a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt.
After that, from Thursday 20 August onward, it's back to flat, tiny swell and poor conditions. There's a gap of several days with no real recommendations. The swell stays under 3ft, with light winds and poor surf quality. The combined energy drops back to weak levels.
Honestly, Beavers is a beginner-friendly break that's fairly consistent, but this run is a real blank. If you're looking for something to do, Wednesday 19 August afternoon might be the only window, but it's a short-period windswell and only for the brave. Otherwise, keep your board in the car and check back later.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 79 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 127 | 125 | 122 | 160 | 154 | 104 | 180 | 240 | 298 | 295 | 318 | 306 | 272 | 211 | 214 | 140 | 140 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:14AM1.62m | 9:11PM2.40m | 10:48AM1.70m | 9:59PM2.34m | 11:22AM1.78m | 10:46PM2.20m | 11:56AM1.84m | 11:33PM2.00m | 12:31PM1.88m | 00:22AM1.76m | 1:05PM1.89m | 1:17AM1.53m | 1:42PM1.88m | 2:28AM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.97m | 4:20AM-0.04m | 3:51PM0.87m | 4:57AM0.05m | 4:43PM0.80m | 5:32AM0.19m | 5:35PM0.76m | 6:05AM0.37m | 6:30PM0.74m | 6:36AM0.58m | 7:29PM0.75m | 7:04AM0.78m | 8:38PM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | W 10 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 79 | 123 | 51 | 109 | 127 | 125 | 122 | 160 | 154 | 104 | 180 | 240 | 298 | 295 | 318 | 306 | 272 | 211 | 214 | 140 | 140 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 4 | SW 13 | S 10 | W 5 | WNW 10 | SW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 15 | 33 | 121 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 140 | 100 | 10 | 61 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 30 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 10 | WNW 10 | S 10 | S 18 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 51 | 25 | 14 | 27 | 44 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 75 | 87 | 16 | 20 | 44 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | 22 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | 14 | 14 | 12 | 28 | 17 | 8 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 61 | 48 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 204 | 21 | 0 | 329 | 21 | 0 | 168 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 169 | 21 | 0 | 329 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 327 | 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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