Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, ol' Rusty here with a look at what's cookin' for Beavers over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with ya – it’s a rough start. We’re lookin’ at a real dry spell right out of the gate. From Thursday the 20th right through to Sunday the 30th of August, it’s a whole lotta nothin’ special. The waves are tiny, mostly around 1 ft, and the wind's got a nasty cross-on angle that’s just slicin' up any chance of a decent face. The combined wave energy is weak, sittin' around the 134 to 233 mark, just not enough juice to get excited about.
The water temp is a real standout though – sittin' at 68 °F, that's a solid 5 °F warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s gonna feel like a warm bath, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.
Now, things start to get a pulse around Tuesday the 25th of August in the arvo. The swell bumps up to 5 ft out of the WNW, energy jumps up to 303 (moderate), and we finally get a clean, cross-off breeze from the NW at 12 mph. It’s still a short-period slop at 6 seconds, but it’s the first sign of life. It's rated as marginal, but that's a big step up from the poor stuff before it.
The real standout in this whole 16-day window looks to be Sunday the 30th of August in the afternoon. We’ve got a clean 2 ft swell from the SSW, with a nice long period of 15 seconds. That’s groundswell energy, boys. The wind goes cross-off from the NW at 9 mph, which should clean it right up. The energy is a solid 354 (moderate). It won't be huge, but for this break, that long-period groundswell with clean wind is gonna be the pick of the bunch. Just remember, that long period can make a beach break a bit straight, so look for the points and reefs if you can find 'em.
Further out, the first week of September sees some more swell from the WNW, with a bit more size. The afternoon of Tuesday the 1st of September has 5 ft from the WNW with a clean cross-off wind. But the period is a short 6 seconds, so it's gonna be a bit bumpy and disorganized. Still a better option than the flat days.
All in all, the pattern here is a slow burn. The first week is a write-off, with only a few marginal windows. The end of August shows the most promise, especially that Sunday arvo. Don't go cancelling your plans, but don't rush down there early either.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
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120 | 79 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 45 | 71 | 89 | 79 | 112 | 109 | 98 | 135 | 130 | 172 | 192 | 222 | 163 | 190 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:22PM1.79m | 8:37AM1.33m | 5:31PM1.82m | 8:56AM1.39m | 6:30PM1.88m | 9:14AM1.44m | 7:18PM1.96m | 9:33AM1.49m | 7:58PM2.04m | 9:51AM1.53m | 8:35PM2.09m | 10:11AM1.59m | 9:11PM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:44AM0.59m | 10:40AM1.31m | 1:35AM0.49m | 12:15PM1.30m | 2:14AM0.40m | 1:11PM1.24m | 2:47AM0.33m | 1:53PM1.16m | 3:16AM0.28m | 2:30PM1.07m | 3:43AM0.26m | 3:07PM0.99m | 4:09AM0.27m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 34 | 25 | 35 | 37 | 26 | 37 | 39 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 23 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 21 | 32 | 33 | 22 | 34 | 34 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | WNW 5 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
120 | 26 | 31 | 58 | 57 | 35 | 41 | 71 | 79 | 57 | 112 | 109 | 98 | 135 | 130 | 93 | 192 | 222 | 163 | 190 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 13 | SW 15 |
46 | 79 | 59 | 40 | 23 | 56 | 14 | 17 | 89 | 79 | 65 | 37 | 28 | 55 | 54 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 55 | 76 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSE 10 | W 18 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | SW 16 | W 13 |
14 | 46 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 44 | 37 | 32 | 16 | 38 | 41 | 36 | 10 | 24 | 47 | 40 | 66 | 88 | 53 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
25 | 39 | 24 | 36 | 53 | 45 | 45 | 62 | — | 69 | 44 | 46 | 78 | 74 | 83 | 172 | 126 | 87 | 146 | 124 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 5 | 0 | 55 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 329 | 0 | 5 | 96 |
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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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