
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 430 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
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125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 96 | 79 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 127 | 125 | 122 | 160 | 156 | 104 | 180 | 240 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:04AM1.44m | 7:25PM2.31m | 9:40AM1.53m | 8:20PM2.39m | 10:14AM1.62m | 9:11PM2.40m | 10:48AM1.70m | 9:59PM2.34m | 11:22AM1.78m | 10:46PM2.20m | 11:56AM1.84m | 11:33PM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:12AM0.13m | 12:59PM1.16m | 2:58AM0.01m | 2:02PM1.07m | 3:41AM-0.05m | 2:58PM0.97m | 4:20AM-0.04m | 3:51PM0.87m | 4:57AM0.05m | 4:43PM0.80m | 5:32AM0.19m | 5:35PM0.76m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 |
25 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 59 | 79 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 127 | 125 | 122 | 160 | 156 | 104 | 140 | 240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 14 |
125 | 6 | 10 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 25 | 13 | 13 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 180 | 162 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
98 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 38 | 97 | 96 | 51 | 33 | 14 | 27 | 44 | 21 | 20 | 38 | 18 | 87 | 18 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 156 | 21 | 7 | 329 | 21 | 0 | 119 | 21 | 0 | 294 | 36 | 0 | 118 | 21 | 0 | 223 | 19 | 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).
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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