Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 559 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s 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 (Jul 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First things first, the water is a balmy 68° and that’s way warmer than usual for this time of year – a good 5° above normal, so you can leave the thickest rubber at home.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some fun, clean waves lining up. The stand-out window is Sunday afternoon (July 26th) through Monday afternoon (July 27th) at Beavers. That’s the pick of the bunch. Sunday afternoon we’re looking at a clean 2ft of swell from the SW with a 18-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze. That’s going to set up some nice, clean waves. The combined energy is moderate (514). The following day, Monday morning sees a slight bump to 3ft from the SSW with a 18-second period, and the energy picks up a bit too (704). Monday afternoon it drops back to 2ft but stays clean with that same cross-off wind. The longer period means the waves will have some shape and power, but with the swell being small, it’s not going to be too heavy. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and the waves are small enough for anyone to handle. Be aware that crowds are likely here, especially when it’s looking this clean.
After Monday, the quality starts to slide. Tuesday through to the end of July is mostly marginal; the wind shifts to onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave state gets a bit rippled or messy. The swell kind of hovers around 2ft to 4ft, but it’s just not coming together with the wind.
Then we hit a real dry patch. From August 1st onwards, the surf really drops off. The combined energy numbers tumble – we’re looking at readings like 294, 237, 158, and even dropping into the weak territory at 77 and 70 by the 5th and 6th. The swell height drops to 1ft or 1.0ft, and the setup is just poor. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. This is a long stretch of not much, from the start of August right through to the end of the forecast period on August 9th. It’s a real flat spell for this area; nothing worth paddling out for.
So, to wrap it up: your best bet is this weekend and early next week. Sunday afternoon and Monday have the cleanest conditions and the most energy. After that, it’s a long wait for the next pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 288 | 546 | 384 | 327 | 399 | 559 | 325 | 377 | 358 | 377 | 274 | 206 | 261 | 309 | 207 | 250 | 350 | 372 | 472 | 342 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:37PM2.03m | 10:06AM1.43m | 8:17PM2.10m | 10:32AM1.46m | 8:55PM2.15m | 10:58AM1.49m | 9:30PM2.17m | 11:24AM1.52m | 10:05PM2.15m | 11:50AM1.56m | 10:39PM2.08m | 12:16PM1.60m | 11:14PM1.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:15AM0.29m | 2:01PM1.20m | 3:48AM0.23m | 2:40PM1.16m | 4:20AM0.20m | 3:18PM1.11m | 4:50AM0.19m | 3:55PM1.08m | 5:18AM0.22m | 4:34PM1.05m | 5:45AM0.28m | 5:17PM1.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 28 | 30 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSE 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 101 | 168 | 107 | 327 | 399 | 559 | 325 | 168 | 144 | 176 | 216 | 126 | 242 | 119 | 94 | 250 | 350 | 372 | 472 | 342 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 288 | 546 | 384 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 129 | 377 | 358 | 377 | 274 | 206 | 85 | 309 | 198 | 73 | 119 | 87 | 43 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | 18 | 43 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 98 | 111 | 146 | 178 | 261 | 164 | 207 | 144 | 120 | 84 | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | 97 | — | 123 | 156 | 137 | 167 | 154 | — | — | 202 | — | — | — | — | 62 | — | — | — | 78 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 156 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 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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