Beavers Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.46° N 120.06° W

Beavers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beavers sea temperature is
20.9° C
3.9° 

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


Beavers surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 0.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 5th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 8th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, in feet and miles per hour now. Let’s break down the same stretch.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch. We’ve got a long, quiet period ahead. The water is sitting at a balmy 70°, which is a good 7° warmer than normal for this time of year. That's pretty unusual, feels like a bath out there, but sadly the waves just aren’t matching that warmth.

For the first ten days or so, from Wednesday the 5th right through to Tuesday the 18th of August, it’s pretty much a bust. Swell heights are barely flickering between 1 ft and 3 ft, and with weak combined swell energy mostly hanging in the low to mid hundreds, there’s just no grunt in the water. The wind is mostly light and either on or cross-onshore, which is okay for texture but the waves are just too small. We’re stuck with "poor surf conditions" day after day. The one tiny glimmer is on Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th – the swell period stretches out to 18 and 19 seconds, which is proper long-period groundswell, but at only 2 ft it’s more of a ripple than a wave. It’s a shame, 'cause that kind of period, ideally, works well at a reefy setup like Beavers, but you need some size to make it count.

Then we roll into Saturday the 15th. Saturday morning actually shows a tiny bit of life with swell energy climbing to 328 and heights to 3 ft, enough to get a marginal nod. But by the afternoon the wind swings cross-onshore and bumps it up. Still, Saturday the 15th and Wednesday the 19th are the only dates that even get a "marginal" rating out of this whole run.

Now, the one that might catch your eye is Wednesday the 19th of August. Afternoon is where it’s at. We’ve got clean surf with a cross-offshore breeze from the NW at 12 mph. Swell is still small at 2 ft, but that combined energy jumps to 377, showing a bit more push. The swell direction is SSW with a period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, which this spot is exposed to and ideally would love from the west. It’s not a classic, but it’s the cleanest window we get.

Then we hit Thursday the 20th, and here’s the real standout – and the only day I’d genuinely get a little excited about. Thursday morning starts with a fresh 4 ft swell from the WNW. The period is a short, choppy 6 seconds, so it’s not pretty, but that combined energy is 248. By Thursday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the WNW, with combined energy surging to 360. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so the surface won’t be glassy, but the size is finally there. For a spot like Beavers that gets exposed to west swell, this is the biggest pulse of the forecast. The short period means it’ll be a bit messy and won’t have that long, lined-up feel, but for the crew who just need to get wet, this is it. That 5 ft is getting into the territory where it's not for total beginners, but it's still fun for a wide range.

Crowds at Beavers can be an issue – it’s listed as "often" busy – so mid-week might be your best bet to avoid the rush.

So to sum it up: you’re waiting a long time. The first ten days are a write-off. Saturday the 15th and Wednesday the 19th offer marginal, clean small-wave sessions. Thursday the 20th is the best on offer – a proper sized pulse, even if it’s a bit short-period and bumpy. If you can only pick one window, that Thursday afternoon is your best shot at something with a little grunt.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Sunday
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14
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0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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94
143
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Wind (km/h)
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15
WSW
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NE
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High Tide
3:08PM1.92m
5:11AM1.17m
4:10PM1.99m
7:19AM1.23m
5:19PM2.09m
8:23AM1.34m
6:25PM2.20m
9:04AM1.44m
7:25PM2.31m
9:40AM1.53m
8:20PM2.39m
10:14AM1.62m
9:11PM2.40m
Low Tide
10:56PM0.69m
8:40AM1.08m
00:17AM0.50m
10:01AM1.18m
1:20AM0.30m
11:40AM1.21m
2:12AM0.13m
12:59PM1.16m
2:58AM0.01m
2:02PM1.07m
3:41AM-0.05m
2:58PM0.97m
4:20AM-0.04m
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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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