
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the local waves from the Beavers-Hazards area. The forecast is a bit of a slow burn, with a long stretch of nothing much to get excited about, but there's a little window that might just make it worth hanging on.
We're looking at a pretty flat start. From Friday, August 7th, right through to Friday, August 14th, it's all been marked as poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, between 1ft and 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, with no real energy behind it. The combined wave energy is weak, bouncing around between 158 and 337 (moderate energy). Honestly, it's a washout for the first week.
Then, a glimmer of hope arrives on Saturday, August 15th. Saturday morning at Beavers is looking like the standout moment. The forecast shows a glassy wind from the west at 3 mph, which is a huge positive. The swell is still small, at 3ft, coming from the SSW with a long period of 16 seconds – that's classic groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 371 (moderate wave energy), which is the most we've seen all forecast. The water temperature is 69°F, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than usual, so it's a very unusual, warm snap for this time of year. That glassy morning will make Beavers look clean, but the long period means the sets will be spaced out. This is a great one for a beginner, as the size is manageable. However, be aware that crowds are often there, so get in early.
The rest of the weekend into the second week is a mixed bag. Sunday, August 16th, has a marginal morning with cross-on wind, and by the afternoon, the wind picks up to a cross-shore 12 mph from the WNW, making it messy. Monday, August 17th, has a morning session that's marginal, but the afternoon brings a 6ft swell from the WNW with a very short period of just 6 seconds and a cross-shore wind. That's a lot of wind and a short-period, wind-driven swell, which will be a chop-fest – more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle.
From Tuesday, August 18th, through to the end of the forecast on Saturday, August 22nd, it's back to the same old story: small, poor surf with light onshore winds and weak energy. The combined energy drops to as low as 107 (weak wave energy) by the 22nd.
So, the one true standout here is the early glassy window on Saturday morning, August 15th. It's not a huge swell, but the clean conditions and warm water will make it the best of what's on offer.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
143 | 98 | 97 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 96 | 79 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 10:48AM1.70m | 9:59PM2.34m | 11:22AM1.78m | 10:46PM2.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:51PM0.87m | 4:57AM0.05m | 4:43PM0.80m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 17 |
Feels °C | 28 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | W 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
143 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 44 | 79 | 123 | 33 | 28 | 173 | 39 | 122 | 118 | 154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 18 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | W 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | W 9 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
42 | 42 | 97 | 37 | 98 | 3 | 39 | 64 | 56 | 54 | 59 | 25 | 24 | 121 | 109 | 40 | 125 | 34 | 33 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 18 | WNW 4 | S 16 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 |
6 | 98 | 6 | 46 | 37 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 38 | 97 | 96 | 51 | 33 | 10 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 75 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — |
2 | 9 | — | 10 | 22 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 169 | 118 | 0 | 204 | 21 | 0 | 169 | 21 | 0 | 56 | 55 | 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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