
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beavers in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it’s a tough run for Beavers. The whole 16-day window is looking poor to marginal, and there’s no real standout session to get excited about. The first week is particularly lackluster, with a long stretch of small, weak, and onshore conditions. The swell energy is mostly low, hovering around 74 to 280 (moderate energy) in the early days, before climbing to moderate three-digit numbers like 526 (moderate wave energy) by Thursday the 16th of July, but the wind and swell direction just aren't cooperating.
The only time the surf quality gets a mention is on Thursday, the 23rd of July. The afternoon brings a glassy session – that's a major positive. The wind swings light from the SW, almost calm, with a gentle 3 mph breeze. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the SSE, with a period of 14 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. At a beach and reef setup like Beavers, that long period can make it break a bit straight, but the clean, glassy conditions will make it the most fun you'll have all forecast. Combined swell energy is 436 (moderate wave energy). The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Keep in mind crowds are often here, so don't expect a solo session.
Before that, on Wednesday the 15th of July, the swell bumps up to 3 ft – 5 ft from the WNW, but with a short, weak period of 6-7 seconds and a cross-offshore wind. It’s marginal at best and looks more like a messy windswell. The bigger days on the 16th and 17th of July hit 4 ft – 5 ft, but again, the period is short (8 seconds) and the wind is cross or cross-onshore, creating chop.
From the 24th of July onwards, the swell drops back to 2 ft – 3 ft, with only the 24th of July afternoon showing a moderate 536 (moderate wave energy) from the S, but with a cross-onshore wind. It's more of the same – small, weak, and not worth the paddle.
So, if you're waiting for a window, the 23rd of July afternoon is the clear pick. The glassy conditions will make the most of that small, clean groundswell. Everything else is a write-off for a proper surf. For the rest of the period, it’s a lot of waiting. The setup could be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the windier, choppier days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
139 | 141 | 68 | 44 | 49 | 109 | 111 | 167 | 169 | 207 | 246 | 293 | 197 | 112 | 95 | 194 | 159 | 142 | 238 | 238 | 130 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:40AM1.52m | 9:16PM2.51m | 11:22AM1.58m | 10:07PM2.48m | 12:05PM1.64m | 10:57PM2.36m | 12:47PM1.69m | 11:47PM2.17m | 1:29PM1.75m | 00:39AM1.93m | 2:12PM1.80m | 1:36AM1.67m | 2:55PM1.83m | 2:46AM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:54PM1.08m | 4:43AM-0.15m | 3:51PM1.03m | 5:28AM-0.12m | 4:47PM1.00m | 6:10AM-0.01m | 5:46PM0.98m | 6:50AM0.15m | 6:50PM0.97m | 7:29AM0.35m | 8:00PM0.95m | 8:06AM0.57m | 9:20PM0.91m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 4 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SSE 13 | S 11 |
139 | 141 | 68 | 4 | 47 | 109 | 107 | 67 | 90 | 207 | 87 | 287 | 197 | 112 | 60 | 24 | 144 | 142 | 238 | 127 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
22 | 16 | 32 | 26 | 49 | 56 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 89 | 72 | 92 | 104 | 97 | 95 | 194 | 159 | 65 | 93 | 238 | 130 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SW 19 | S 12 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 20 | W 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | SSE 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 |
19 | 59 | 26 | 44 | 7 | 41 | 14 | 11 | 28 | 38 | 14 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 77 | 146 | 13 | 9 | 50 | 91 | 73 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 |
— | — | — | — | 17 | 74 | 111 | 167 | 169 | 192 | 246 | 293 | — | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 21 | 0 | 96 | 327 | 0 | 21 | 55 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 168 | 21 | 0 |
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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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